Buying auto parts, historically speaking, has been about as brick and mortar a process as one might find anywhere. Buying the parts themselves tends to be an urgent consideration: Something’s wrong with the car or the truck, a repair’s necessary to keep things moving, literally....
Arts and crafts retailer Michaels has officially launched its online marketplace. MakerPlace is billed as the only online marketplace that offers handmade goods, classes led by artists, how-to guides and access to Michaels’ products in a single platform, according to a Wednesday (Nov. 1) press...
Google has begun the rollout of Product Studio, a set of artificial intelligence (AI) tools that help merchants create and manage product imagery. The tools, whose upcoming launch was initially announced in May, began rolling out Wednesday (Nov. 1) and will be available in Merchant...
PublicSquare, a self-described marketplace for “patriotic businesses and consumers,” has launched an eCommerce site. The site, which rolled out Wednesday (Nov. 1), is aimed at offering small businesses a way to boost sales while giving consumers “a seamless transaction experience that aligns with their values,”...
A generational change is coming for the B2B landscape. But from employees to ERP (enterprise resource planning) systems, it doesn’t have to be out with the old and in with the new in one fell swoop. Rather, a winning combination of both innovative and existing...
The debate over interchange is now fully underway (again) on Capitol Hill. The question remains as to what happens with rewards programs — the sweeteners, you might call them — that are among the favored reasons for consumers, especially older consumers, to keep using their...
People want to make conscious choices and contribute to the success of local and independent enterprises. This inclination to “shop small” is driven by various factors, including a desire to nurture the local economy, promote unique and artisanal products, and build a stronger sense of...
Online fashion retailer Asos is focused on returns as it continues its cost-cutting measures. “While we continue to believe that free returns are a core part of our customer proposition, there are good returns and bad returns,” CEO José Antonio Ramos Calamonte wrote in the...
Grocery store rewards programs have long been popular for their ability to foster customer loyalty and provide tangible benefits to shoppers. However, these programs also play a pivotal role during times of inflation, benefiting both the grocery store and the consumer. These programs, frequently providing...
