E-commerce News
Toys R Us launches digital online flagship stores in UK
October 25, 2022
The Toys R Us and Babies R Us brands are back to selling merchandise in the U.K. after launching a digital flagship website.
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Amazon’s 2nd Prime event revenue fails to best 1st event
October 21, 2022
Amazon's Prime Early Access Sale earlier this month, three months after its annual Prime Day sales event, failed to score big in terms of sales, according to…
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100M items sold during Amazon Prime Early Access Sale
October 19, 2022
Amazon Prime members bought more than 100 million items from Amazon's third-party sellers and more than 8 million toys in the U.S. during the omnichannel…
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Retailers optimistic despite challenges in holiday season
October 11, 2022
Retailers are generally optimistic about the upcoming holiday season and there will likely be a ramp up in promotion despite challenges such as inventory…
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Amazon Prime Early Access Sale may set new records
October 7, 2022
Amazon's second Prime Day event this year, the Prime Early Access Sale taking place three months after Prime Day in July, could set new records when it comes…
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Amazon puts hold on corporate retail hires
October 7, 2022
Amazon is putting the brake on corporate hiring in its retail division through the end of this year, including tech roles and its Amazon stores business…
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Goodwill launches online storefront
October 7, 2022
Goodwill Industries International Inc. now is selling goods online after launching an e-commerce site called GoodwillFinds.
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Many retailers unprepared to manage digital operations
October 5, 2022
While the number of digital assets and digital orders is expected to grow 24% and 16% respectively next year, just 32% of retailers believe they will be…
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H&M to test return fees in some markets
October 4, 2022
Swedish fashion retailer H&M is getting ready to pilot a return fee strategy in some of its markets.
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Inflation top worry for holiday shoppers
September 27, 2022
Nearly half of consumers, 48%, plan to shop early for this holiday season and the big reason is inflation, according to a Gartner Marketing survey.
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Food Lion expands pick-up service
September 27, 2022
Food Lion is expanding its to-go pick-up service to 24 stores in North Carolina and Kentucky starting this week.
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Why retailers need a conversion rate optimization program
September 26, 2022
Retailers seeking to drive sales and boost customer loyalty need an effective conversion rate optimization program for both physical and online stores. It can…
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In-store shopping is back, consumers want free delivery
September 20, 2022
A hefty majority, eight in 10, of consumers are back to shopping in the store during the past 12 months and 52% cite it as their preference when it comes to…
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Rent the Runway cutting corporate staff due to spending slowdown
September 19, 2022
Rent the Runway, an e-commerce company that lets customers rent, subscribe or buy designer apparel and accessories, will lay off 24% of its corporate workforce…
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Holiday season sales growth may hit over 7%
September 14, 2022
The U.S. retail sales this holiday season are expected to grow 7.1%, compared to last year, despite inflation and reported cutback by consumers when it comes…
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Amazon pulls back on hiring
September 9, 2022
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy is pulling back on hiring after years of massive growth to keep up with pandemic demands.
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Millennial, Gen Z shoppers prefer D2C when buying from online international brands
September 7, 2022
When it comes to shopping online at an international retailer or brand the majority of Gen Z (60%) and millennials (63%) like to buy direct rather than on a…
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Dick’s Sporting Goods taps Metrical to personalize customer experience
September 6, 2022
Dick's Sporting Goods is partnering with Metrical and using Metrical's predictive AI decision engine to reduce cart abandonment, boost loyalty and brand…
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H&M back to selling online in China
August 25, 2022
Fashion retailer H&M is open again for business online in China.
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2nd Amazon Prime Day happening this fall
August 24, 2022
Amazon is reportedly hosting a second Prime Day sales event this fall.
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