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Why Cashierless Tech Means Cutting The Line And Reducing Theft
June 22, 2020

Raz Golan, CEO of Israeli-based mobile checkout company Shopic, says his company started out with the mission of shortening lines in grocery stores — a crowded space in and of itself these days. But with a recent $7.6 million in funding, the startup is on track...

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Stetson Revamps Online Shopping Website, Brand Identity
June 19, 2020

With its first visual update in more than two decades, iconic American lifestyle brand Stetson is sporting a new online shopping experience and modern identity revamp. The new brand identity will launch worldwide throughout product and consumer touchpoints over the year to come and will...

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Target CEO Says Flexibility Is Key To Digital Shift
June 19, 2020

In October 2017, then relatively new Target CEO Brian Cornell announced a decision that even by his own estimation caused some head-scratching. In spite of the burgeoning growth in eCommerce and the runaway growth of Amazon, he was focused on brick-and-mortar stores. In fact, he...

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Amazon And Valentino Sue Over Alleged Counterfeits
June 19, 2020

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...

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mCommerce Rises To Meet Digital 3.0
June 19, 2020

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...

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Google Unveils Experimental Keen Social Network For Users’ Interests
June 19, 2020

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...

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Designer Brands Reports 44.7 Pct Drop In Net Sales Amid Pandemic
June 18, 2020

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...

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1-800-Flowers Doubles Financial Guidance
June 18, 2020

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...

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Single Malts Find New Outlets For Father’s Day
June 18, 2020

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...