Dick's CEO stepping down after 36 years at helm

November 30, 2020

Ed Stack, who has served as CEO for Dick's Sporting Goods for 36 years, is resigning the role and taking on the job of executive chairman and will continue as…

Anti-gun groups lobby retailers to pause sales during holiday season

November 25, 2020

Guns Down America, an organization striving to reduce guns in the U.S., is calling on Walmart and Dick's, as well as any other retailer selling firearms, to…

Jewelry retailer taps Loop Commerce to boost digital gifting

November 25, 2020

Catbird, a New York jewelry designer and retailer, is deploying Loop Commerce's GiftNow to streamline, personalize and enhance the gifting experience.

7-Eleven launches Laredo Taco restaurant in Florida

November 23, 2020

Mega convenience retailer 7-Eleven is launching the first of 15-plus Laredo Taco restaurants, featuring authentic Mexican food, in Florida this month.

3 solutions to this holiday season’s last-mile delivery dilemma

by Mike Willoughby — Experience Consultant, Competitive ADDvantage

PFSweb CEO Mike Willoughby explains the importance of last-mile delivery as it's the only other direct touch point a consumer will have with a brand. Variables…

Fashion designer develops vending machine for hand bags

November 20, 2020

Paris-based fashion designer Jacquemus has created a vending machine offering a selection of the designer's hand bags, including the tiny Chiquito and the new…

Fashion designer develops vending machine for hand bags

November 16, 2020

Paris-based fashion designer Jacquemus has created a vending machine offering a selection of the designer's hand bags, including the tiny Chiquito and the new…

Forever 21 kicks off fundraiser for Boys & Girls Clubs of America

November 13, 2020

Shoppers purchasing from Forever 21's holiday collection items will be supporting the Boys & Girls Clubs of America as the retailer is donating a dollar to…

Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom tops in COVID-19 omnichannel response, reveals report

November 13, 2020

When it comes to retailers thriving during the ongoing pandemic, Louis Vuitton, Nordstrom, Saks Fifth Avenue, Cuyana and Michael Kors reflect omnichannel…

Women will continue shopping online well past COVID-19, claims study

November 10, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic is driving more females to shop online given shutdowns and health concerns, and the behavior likely won't change much even when the…

Black Friday will prove rewarding for UK retail revenue, claims research

November 9, 2020

A good majority of U.K.-based consumers (58%) will spend the same or more this Black Friday, according to Emarsys research, compared to Black Friday in 2019…

Visa shares how retailers can stop fraud from hurting the business

by Pat Shea — Editor, NetworldMedia

With holidays right around the corner, retailers are trying to capture customer spend earlier than Black Friday. Mike Lemberger, senior vice president and…

Black Friday goes bye-bye as retailers revamp holiday sales strategy

November 5, 2020

Black Friday is no longer in play with retailers as the infamous kick-off to holiday shopping just isn't doable or safe or even wanted by consumers this year…

Lowe's hiring on 20K staffers for holiday season

November 5, 2020

Home improvement retailer Lowe's Companies, Inc. is gearing up to hire on 20,000 associates to support customer demand this holiday season and is dedicating an…

To stem tide of e-commerce returns retailers need 3D, AR

by Rob Weaver

Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer for Vertebrae, offers insight on why more retailers than ever are turning to immersive commerce experiences that use…

Is your business ready to serve international customers this holiday season?

Craig Reed, senior vice president, global trade at Avalara, shares insight on how retailers can serve the customer base that is well beyond the domestic border.

CVS hiring big time for COVID-19, flu season

October 28, 2020

In order to be prepared for flu season and the continuing coronavirus pandemic, CVS plans to hire 15,000 workers with more than half in full-time and part-time…

Lowe's expands holiday gift selections

October 27, 2020

Lowe's isn't just selling home improvement products this holiday season. Consumers will find lots of merchandise well beyond hammers, hoses and repair tools.

Target puts reservations into play for holiday shoppers

October 27, 2020

Target customers anxious about COVID-19 and wanting a safer shopping experience can now make a reservation at the retailer's location.

Home Depot launches holiday deals well before Black Friday

October 27, 2020

Holiday sales are in full swing, well before Black Friday, at home improvement retailer The Home Depot.