Scrolling through social media, it’s easy to see how widespread the use of augmented reality (AR) has become. What once was considered to be a piece of science fiction now allows teenagers, millennials and anyone else with a smartphone to try on glasses, shoes and...
Sears will close its last Illinois-based department store Nov. 14, when the location in Simon Property Group’s Woodfield Mall shuts its doors for the final time, bringing an end to the retailer’s time in its home state. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
In today’s top retail news, consumer spending saw an increase last month despite deflated consumer sentiment, and Amazon is still struggling to increase its share of food and beverage sales, the sole category where Walmart has a solid lead. Also, ShipBob is adding new features...
Software, hardware and payments platform Square is seeking businesses in Spain to participate in the beta testing of its Early Access Program, which offers exclusive access to omnichannel tools. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) jeweler Brilliant Earth says its path to growth after its expected public trading debut next week relies on omnichannel capabilities and a younger set of consumers — assuming it can overcome significant headwinds and a fragmented market. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Over the past year, Amazon has increased its focus on sales of food and beverage, the lone category where it seriously lags behind Walmart, but those efforts have yet to make an impression in the retail giants’ food fight. Get the Full Story Complete the...
Some U.S. sellers of artificial Christmas trees plan to raise their prices by 20-25% this holiday season to offset the higher shipping costs they’re being charged this year, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
U.S. consumer spending unexpectedly rose 0.7% in August, reversing a slump in July and defying concerns that a surge in COVID cases and business restrictions would crimp consumption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Global eCommerce fulfillment startup ShipBob on Thursday (Sept. 16) announced that it has added a new customization suite for gift notes and kitting, an integration with eCommerce customer service platform Gorgias, and an integration with commerce solution Linnworks in its latest software update. Get the...
