Inventory & Merchandising

Amazon Wants to Help U.S. SMBs Sell Abroad — on Amazon, of Course

This year Amazon overtook Walmart to become the biggest retailer in the U.S. — but the fact is, Amazon is a big…

Online Convenience Delivery Service Gopuff Launches in NYC

Gopuff, which made its name delivering products to fill immediate, everyday needs in as little as 30 minutes, launched operations in four…

Google Doesn’t Care if it Sells Products, but it Cares a Lot About Attracting Shoppers. Here’s Why.

In the world of ecommerce, Google is a bit of an anomaly: while a relatively minor player in the marketplace landscape compared…

Mitigate Supply Chain Challenges with Data and Proactive Customer Communication

The retail ideal can be described succinctly as “Three P’s and a T”: The right product, in the right place, at the…

As Consumer Demand for Inclusion Rises, Retailers Must Tackle Legacy Issues and Attitudes

Brands and retailers are feeling mounting pressure — from consumers, shareholders and even their boards — to be more inclusive. More and…

Fanatics Targets Female Sports Fans in New Team-Up with Macy’s

Macy’s has joined a number of other major retailers — including Walmart, Kohl’s and JCPenney— in the Fanatics club after announcing a…

Everyone’s Talking About the Supply Chain Slowdown. Here’s What Marketers Are Doing About it.

Another unprecedented holiday season is upon us and there is a powerful sense of déjà vu in the air. For a brief…

The Profitability Challenge: Why SKU-Level Visibility Matters

My days as a merchant are long over, yet I remain a retailer at heart. Having spent many moons in retail, with…

Exclusive Q&A: How JOANN Retains Customers by Merging Human- and Tech-Focused Store Strategies

When consumers go to a grocery store, generally they’re there to buy the individual ingredients that will eventually make a meal. JOANN…

Walmart Launches Netflix Retail Hub

Walmart has launched a new digital storefront that will feature exclusive products and experiences centered on some of Netflix’s most popular franchises….

Ecommerce Accelerator Pattern Secures $225M in Funding

Pattern has received $225 million as a minority investment from Knox Lane. The ecommerce marketplace accelerator, founded in 2013, has more than…

Amazon, Target, Walmart Incentivize Early Holiday Shopping

Three of the country’s biggest retailers are taking significant steps to get consumers into the holiday shopping groove — and to do…

Holiday 2021: Shoppers Plan to Spend More Overall but are Still Seeking Value

Everything You Need to Know About Adding a Premium Tier to Your Existing Loyalty Program

The Next Stage of Retail’s Digital Transformation: Omnichannel Experiences and More Agile Supply Chains

70% of Americans Use Chatbots Often When Shopping Online

Five Signs it’s Time to Start Using Fraud Software

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