Digital Commerce

Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

Shipt will reinforce its commitment to expanding food access and supporting local businesses with LadderUp, an accelerator program that will launch in…

With Growth Top-of-Mind, Luxury Brands Focus on Digital Goods and Virtual Experiences

Macroeconomic forces — from inflation to corporate layoffs and the unknown impacts of a recession — are creating uncertainty throughout the retail…

JCPenney Names New Transformation and Strategy Officer

JCPenney has appointed Keith Melker as its new Chief Strategy and Transformation Officer. Key areas of focus will include driving profitable consumer…

Kate Spade Launches Resale Program to Mark 30th Anniversary

kate spade new york has partnered with ThredUP to launch the “Pre-Loved” resale program as part of its 30th anniversary push and…

New Research: Retailers Plan to ‘Invest Their Way’ Through Impending Recession

So far, 2023’s business outlook has been marked by uncertainty: Will a recession hit, and if so, how severe will it be?…

Cole Haan Deploys Platform Supporting Unified Commerce

Performance footwear brand Cole Haan will deploy the Aptos ONE platform, beginning with the Aptos ONE POS. The platform’s microservices-based design and…

Central American Department Store Chain Boosts Inventory Accuracy with RFID

Siman Group, which operates 15 large department stores across Central America, has deployed an item-level RFID solution that has raised its inventory…

Fanatics Hires Tech Veteran to Lead Move into Livestreaming

Fanatics has hired former Google and Snap executive Nick Bell to serve as CEO of a new livestreaming division, Fanatics Live, according…

ThredUP Continues Anti-Fast Fashion Offensive with V-Day Campaign, adds Francesca’s to Resale Roster

ThredUP is teaming up with TikToker Nava Rose to launch the Dump Fast Fashion Shop, an online secondhand storefront to help consumers…

Canada Goose, Net-a-Porter Aim to Extend Product Life with New Resale, Repair Programs

Premium brands Canada Goose and YOOX Net-a-Porter Group have both rolled out new programs to showcase the quality of their products and…

Williams-Sonoma Shifts Execs’ Responsibilities to Support Marketing and Global Business

Williams-Sonoma Inc. is taking advantage of the long tenures and broad experience of its executive team, promoting from within to strengthen its…

Drive-Up Grocer Addie’s Opens First Store, Plans to Expand Across U.S.

The new supermarket concept Addie’s, a self-described “drive-up grocer,” has opened its first store in Norwood, Mass., fueled by $10.1 million in…

Consumers Increasingly Using Voice Assistants, but Companies Lag in Development

Which Brands are Rewriting the Rules of Loyalty Programs?

Recalibrating for the Next Normal

Get Post-Purchase Right or Risk Losing the Next Sale

Omnichannel Orchestration: How to Optimize Inventory Amid Shifting Consumer Behaviors & Industry Disruptions

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