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Walmart reportedly in talks to buy Birchbox
An acquisition of the subscription beauty company would be the latest in a string of e-commerce buys by the brick-and-mortar retail giant.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 10, 2017 -
New UPS tool eases returns process for customers, merchants
Many shoppers consider a merchant's return policy before making a purchase and easing this process is in a seller's best interest.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Trendline
How the purpose of stores is evolving
Stores have always evolved in order to compete as times, technology and tastes change. And, most of all, to please customers.
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Study: 86% of CMOs plan to invest in AI, machine learning
Almost half will spend $50 million on the tech and 25% will shell out over $100 million, but marketers still struggle with the best ways to use AI.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Report: Retail's problems aren't all Amazon's fault
The Great Recession and changes in consumer behavior have also contributed to the challenging retail environment. But it's not an apocalypse, and it's not too late to address the issues.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Prime Day adds to Amazon's torrid back-to-school growth
Supplies and apparel sales for the season jumped 35% in just the first two weeks, suggesting the e-commerce giant is on its way to 80% growth for the year, according to e-commerce research firm One Click Retail.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 9, 2017 -
Study: 20% of marketing e-mails don’t reach the inbox
Only 80% of commercial e-mails reach their intended targets, raising concerns for marketers who might be landing theirs in the spam folder.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Fillr, targeting autofill issues, cart abandonment, hits 100 million users
Fillr shed a light of how inaccurate browser-based autofill technology can be, and then did something about it.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Report: Amazon grows activewear sales amid athleisure boom
Lower-priced items and basics dominate Amazon's best sellers in the category and could spell trouble for other brands.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Mall operator gives online retailers a spot with 'In Real Life' shop
"IRL," part of GGP's efforts to evolve its retail portfolio, will allow e-commerce brands to get in-store mall traffic with physical storefronts.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 8, 2017 -
Survey: 68% of app users want deals and offers
Retailers with mobile apps should load up on special features and offers if they want shoppers to engage.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Moody's: Retail is still 'fundamentally healthy'
Despite store closures, layoffs and bankruptcies stealing headlines, the retail industry isn't doomed — it's just being forced to change at a rapid clip.
By Ben Unglesbee • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Will Spark ignite Amazon as a social media leader? Just maybe
Amazon's launch of an in-app news feed could set the groundwork for a deeper push into social media and open up new advertising opportunities.
By Chantal Tode • Aug. 7, 2017 -
L.L. Bean tops Amazon in customer service
Amazon was no. 2, followed by Lands’ End, Fingerhut and Kohl’s, according to a report by Prosper Insights & Analytics.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 7, 2017 -
Many shoppers ‘eager’ to use virtual reality tools
A handful of retailers have embraced virtually reality tools for marketing, and a new study shows consumers may be ready to embrace them, too.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 6, 2017 -
Report: Online spending jumps 14% and outpaces traffic
Consumer online spending jumped as mobile took more share with 57% of e-commerce sales and shoppers spent more per visit.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 6, 2017 -
Study: Social media influences purchases across generations
While millennials are the most likely to be influenced by the platform, Gen X and Baby Boomers also make social media-influenced purchases.
By Cara Salpini • Aug. 4, 2017 -
American Apparel re-launching online retail this month
Under new owner Gildan, the Canadian basics wholesaler, American Apparel is returning to e-commerce on Aug. 14.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2017 -
New returns policies have Amazon sellers fuming
While Amazon’s site is an easy-return zone, half the merchandise it sells comes from its Marketplace. Now the e-commerce company is trying to more closely align policies around returns.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Report: Amazon footwear sales rose 35%
Amazon kicked footwear sellers with soaring sales thanks to its Zappos unit, all before the launch of new private label The Fix.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 4, 2017 -
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How Data Will Save Retail
With Amazon’s multi-billion dollar acquisition of Whole Foods, convergence between eCommerce and brick and mortar retail is here.
By Ben Reynolds • Aug. 4, 2017 -
Study: Omnichannel remain works in progress
Retailers continue to plug away at their omnichannel and personalization efforts, but shortcomings remain that need to be addressed, a new study found.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Wayfair amps up AR with new app feature
Use of augmented reality in retailer apps takes another step forward with the rollout of WayfairView in the newly-released Asus smartphone.
By Dan O'Shea • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Amazon Jobs Day: Why more than 20k showed up to apply
Amazon confronts the supply chain talent shortage by hiring for character qualities instead of skillsets, and manages to ding Walmart in the process.
By Ryan Golden , Kate Patrick Macri • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Deep Dive
Why back-to-school shopping matters more than ever in 2017
Some retailers will clean up — cough, cough, Amazon — but for others, it's do-or-die during back-to-school shopping season.
By Laura Heller • Aug. 3, 2017 -
Wedding registry startup Zola partners with Backcountry
The partnership comes as the outdoor gift category has grown 20% and the millennial penchant for experiences over stuff dovetails with the rising number of millennial marriages.
By Daphne Howland • Aug. 3, 2017
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