Amazon and Italian luxury brand Maison Valentino filed a lawsuit against a retailer Thursday (June 18), alleging the company sold counterfeit goods as the trade in the so-called “gray market” continues to draw attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...
Mobile commerce hasn’t been a focus during the pandemic, but recently retail apps and other usage patterns are starting to appear as more than a blip on the Digital 3.0 radar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
To help users share their passions with the world, Google unveiled a place for “long-term interests” called Keen that was made as part of its Area 120 test workshop. The project’s team worked in conjunction with the firm’s People and AI Research (PAIR) group, which works...
Designer Brands Inc. reported that net sales plunged by 44.7 percent to $482.8 million in the first quarter of fiscal year 2020, compared to the same period the previous year. The company operates almost 1,000 retail stores under names like DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse and The...
With Mother’s Day solidly in its pocket, 1-800-Flowers adjusted its sales projections upward Thursday (June 18) as the gift and flower eCommerce company saw record results through the first three quarters of the year combined with unexpectedly high eCommerce demand through the first 10 weeks...
The digital shift is coming to Father’s Day, neat, as upscale spirits brands pick up on direct-to-consumer (DTC) momentum. Example: For the first time in the brand’s history, The Macallan Scotch is embracing the digital shift. It is partnering with eCommerce spirits distributor Thirstie Inc. to...
Kroger posted a monster first quarter on both sides of the aisle Thursday (June 18) as consumers showed they will visit grocery stores with the right safety measures, but also that online grocery is no fad in the post-pandemic era. Get the Full Story Complete...
This week’s 17 percent bounce for retail sales was a welcome bit of good news. Unfortunately, it will not be sustainable nor does it indicate the complete return of consumer spending. Time will tell if the number looks better on paper than it does in...
Kroger is expected to post better than expected earnings tomorrow on both sides of the grocery aisle — offline and digital. Analysts expect the company to earn $1.04 per share for the fiscal first quarter of 2020, which would be an increase of 44.4 percent. Revenue is...
