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Wish will focus on bringing shipping costs down as turnaround efforts continue.

Next Phase of Wish Turnaround to Focus on Reducing Shipping Costs

As discount shopping app Wish continues its comeback effort, parent company ContextLogic outlined its plans for 2023 at…

News December 16
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Retail Sales Drop 0.6% in November, but NRF Expects Flat Return Rate Despite Higher Sales

Retail sales fell 0.6% in November 2022 compared to the previous month, though they were up 6.5% from…

News December 16
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Building out Your Multi-Node Fulfillment Network: Why Geography and a 3PL Matter 

In this dynamic and uncertain market, brands face the challenge of figuring out how to get closer to…

Executive Viewpoints December 16
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Uber Eats Adds Robot-Powered Delivery in Florida

Uber Eats has partnered with robotics company Cartken to offer automated food delivery in Florida using self-driving robots.…

News December 15
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Kroger has teamed with DoorDash to offer floral and sushi delivery.

Kroger Taps DoorDash to Add Flowers and Sushi to its Delivery Mix

The Kroger Co. is expanding the scope of its delivery offerings through a new partnership with DoorDash that…

News December 14
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FedEx Aims to Amp Up Convenience with Package-less Returns Program

FedEx will launch FedEx Consolidated Returns, a solution designed to provide an easy ecommerce returns option that retailers…

News December 13
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As Instant Delivery Loses Steam, Only a Few Have the Right Business Model to Survive

Amid rising inflation, sliding GDP and warning signs of a recession, one economic factor has left experts perplexed:…

Executive Viewpoints December 12
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With so many new marketplaces popping up, where are the white spaces?

3 Marketplace Categories Where ‘White Space’ Still Exists

Marketplaces have been a dominant force in online retail for some time now, with early mover Amazon still…

Features December 9
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Boisson homepage showcases the brand’s core offerings, which include in-store experiences and seamless omnichannel fulfillment. Above, there is a showcase of different cocktails in ornate glasses

Boisson Supports NA Spirit Boom with High-Touch, Curatorial Experiences

The stress of the pandemic sparked a surge in the wine, beer and spirits market: a 2020 RAND Corporation…

Features December 8
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