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Deep Dive
Crowdfunding: Not just for Kickstarter anymore
There are numerous reasons why more retailers are choosing to use crowdfunding or pre-ordering when developing products, and it's not just about the money.
By Daphne Howland • July 16, 2015 -
Gap partners with Virgin Hotels for a new take on room service
Virgin Hotels guests can now order Gap merchandise to their rooms from a button on Virgin’s website.
By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
Courtesy of PayPal Inc.TrendlineThe state of retail returns
Retailers of all sizes are streamlining operations so customers can have a smooth return experience.
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Deep Dive
8 perspectives on Wal-Mart's controversial new supplier costs
How will Wal-Mart's recent charges to suppliers affect both its business and relationships with vendors? Industry watchers weigh in.
By Kelsey Lindsey • July 13, 2015 -
Dick's creates 'All American Center' with Field & Stream store
The retailer seems to have taken note of the boost its web sales get from physical stores.
By Daphne Howland • July 13, 2015 -
Growing number of luxury brands starting to move into e-commerce: report
Upscale brands are wading into e-commerce as their customers demand it. And that poses some unique logistical challenges, according to McKinsey & Co.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2015 -
Startup aims to expedite global shipping for new gadgets, fashions
The two Australians who started Big Apple Buddy know first-hand how hard it can be for shoppers to obtain the latest goods abroad.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2015 -
Prompt delivery key to endorsing peer reviews: survey
87% of orders that were delivered in five days or less pleased customers enough that they helped market retailers' brands, according to a survey.
By Daphne Howland • July 9, 2015 -
West Coast ports still hurting from port slowdowns
The ports lost significant business to East Coast and Gulf Coast ports, but things are picking up.
By Daphne Howland • July 7, 2015 -
Best Buy adds store-within-a-store for Samsung home appliances
The electronics retailer and the South Korean device and appliance maker seem to be reaching a certain level of synergy.
By Daphne Howland • July 2, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How a recall can actually help — and not just hurt — a retailer's brand
By alerting customers to product quality issues in a timely manner, retailers can enhance customer loyalty and even help their brand image.
By Daphne Howland • July 1, 2015 -
Curbside looks to expand after $25M funding round
The buy online, drive-by pickup service will expand to New York City and other markets.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 29, 2015 -
Deep Dive
Delivering convenience: The keys to buy online, pickup in store
Retailers still face a slew of hurdles, from inventory management to consumers' ballooning expectations.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 25, 2015 -
Congress agrees to 'fast-track' trade agreement
Because of its Asia focus, the Trans-Pacific Partnership will have a significant impact on apparel retailers and others that source and manufacture merchandise there.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015 -
Zulily breaks no-return policy
The return program, which remains unofficial, is still quite limited compared to other online retailers.
By Daphne Howland • June 25, 2015 -
Logistics costs poised to spike on capacity, driver shortages: report
The costs could be exacerbated by any rise in interest rates, according to an annual report from the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals.
By Daphne Howland • June 24, 2015 -
USPS testing grocery delivery in New York City
The pilot program is similar to USPS' partnership with AmazonFresh in San Francisco.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2015 -
Instacart offers some contractors employment status
The move comes on the heels of a well publicized ruling last week that an Uber driver should have been compensated as an employee.
By Daphne Howland • June 23, 2015 -
Deep Dive
What the California Uber ruling means for same-day delivery
The California Labor Commission recently ruled that an Uber driver must be reimbursed more than $4K because she's an employee, not an independent contractor. Here's how that could affect retailers.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2015 -
FAA to issue rule on commercial drone flights within a year
Amazon Prime Air could take flight as early as next summer.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 18, 2015 -
Petco now offers same-day delivery with Instacart
The retailer will offer 13,000 items for delivery in 14 cities.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 18, 2015 -
California Labor Commission: Uber driver not a contractor
This ruling, though just one case that is under appeal, is widely seen as a serious threat to Uber’s basic business strategy as well as others that depend on the so-called demand economy.
By Daphne Howland • June 18, 2015 -
Amazon looking into crowdsourcing deliveries
The Wall Street Journal reports that the e-retail giant is developing an app that could call on ordinary people running errands to make deliveries.
By Daphne Howland • June 17, 2015 -
UPS acquires insurer of precious items
Parcel Pro specializes in jewelry, watches, collectibles.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 16, 2015 -
Fast Retailing to integrate channels in the cloud
Accenture will help the Uniqlo parent create a seamless customer experience.
By Ian P. Murphy • June 15, 2015 -
Amazon trying out Prime two-day 'ship-from-store'
The move could greatly boost the number of items eligible for Prime’s two-day shipping.
By Daphne Howland • June 15, 2015