Sales at The RealReal are growing like crazy as the post-pandemic recovery continues and new and returning customers reach record levels, but the luxury consignment marketplace is still struggling to make a profit and executives say they are unwilling to provide a timeframe for when...
As Etsy attempts to hold onto consumers who found their way to its marketplace amid the pandemic, the company is setting out several initiatives. One is an improved search function using proprietary technology, which allows customers to more easily find what they’re looking for. Another...
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) mattress brands Purple Innovation and Casper Sleep are losing sleep over supply chain issues amid increasing demand for their products as consumers remain focused on home, health and wellness coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Amazon is expanding its A-to-z Guarantee to better protect customers “in the unlikely event” a product sold through Amazon.com causes property damage or personal injury, whether the product comes directly from Amazon or one of its resellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Photo sharing and personalized products creation company Shutterfly announced Tuesday (Aug. 10) it has completed its acquisition of custom fabric, wallpaper and home décor retailer Spoonflower for about $225 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
As merchants look for any opportunity to create a competitive advantage and boost top-line sales, product protection plans are emerging as an essential element of their retail strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Today in restaurant and grocery news: Robotic grocery deliveries are coming to Dallas, and Freshly woos more eaters with a new plant-based menu. Plus, American Express creates a pop-up restaurant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...
In today’s top retail news, retailers and industry watchers are elevating supply chain concerns ahead of the holiday shopping season, while buy now, pay later (BNPL) firm Klarna partners with an online luxury and fashion brand. Also, Walmart and Amazon will be forced to face...
For nearly 18 months, supply chain issues have been front and center for retailers — and despite millions of dollars invested to boost overseas manufacturing and to alleviate shipping congestion, the spread of COVID-19 and its variants continue to wreak havoc as retailers prepare for...
