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Ryder Adding Whiplash for Nationwide eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment
December 13, 2021

Supply chain, transportation and fleet management network Ryder System, Inc., on Monday (Dec. 13) announced it has agreed to acquire omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services company Whiplash for about $480 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Made-to-Order Fashion Emerges as Viable Option
December 13, 2021

For most shoppers, the idea of having an item of clothing purposely made for them sees to be a bit extreme, but made-to-order fashion is emerging as a real option for shoppers who would rather fork out the extra cash than pick through racks of...

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Today in Retail: Chewy Hits 20M Active Members; Nike Files Complaint Against Adidas Over Patents
December 10, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Chewy surpassed 20 million active customers in the third quarter as it continues to build out a pet health platform, while Nike has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission asking it to block imports of certain Adidas...

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As ‘Smash and Grab’ Spate Continues, Retail CEOs Turn to Congress for Help
December 10, 2021

Aside from it being their busy season, what do the CEOs of AutoZone, Best Buy, Dick’s Sporting Goods, Target and over a dozen other mega-retail leaders have in common?   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Minor League Team Debuts Baseball’s First Autonomous Retail Experience 
December 10, 2021

The Worcester Red Sox and Standard AI on Friday (Dec. 10) launched the first autonomous retail experience in professional baseball in the WooSox Market at Polar Park, a minor league baseball stadium in central Massachusetts, according to a press release.  Get the Full Story Complete...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon, Walmart Prep for Holiday Shopping Push
December 10, 2021

With just over two weeks left before Christmas, consumers are starting to enter crunch time for holiday shopping, and Walmart is continuing to push to stay top of mind in these final 15 days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Nike Says Adidas Shoe Imports Infringe on Patents
December 10, 2021

Nike on Wednesday (Dec. 8) filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission, asking it to block imports of 49 Adidas shoe designs that use Primeknit technology, saying they infringe upon six Nike patents related to its Flyknit design technology. Get the Full Story...

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eBay Makes a Run at StockX With New Emphasis on Sneakers
December 10, 2021

For years, eBay was among the best places online to find collectibles, but as the eCommerce market has grown and other platforms have emerged, its dominance has subsided — though the company is determined to change that by focusing on specialized categories and developing capabilities...

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Chewy Active Members Hit 20M in Q3, Strengthens Pet Platform Focus
December 10, 2021

Online pet supply retailer Chewy, like many companies, is struggling to get product where it needs it in a timely manner as supply chain bottlenecks continue across the world and labor remains difficult to find, elevating costs at a time when the company is trying...