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...
In today’s top retail news, Walmart is partnering with Ford and Argo AI to bring driverless delivery to three major U.S. cities, and PetSmart is offering consumers the ability to use Afterpay’s buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform for purchases. Also, retailers are prepping for...
As grocers face a challenging labor market, time-saving artificial intelligence (AI) solutions present the opportunity to make the most of the difficult situation. For its part, supermarket group Wakefern Food Corporation is expanding its use of a business intelligence solution from CB4, the technology firm...
Walmart still holds a lead over Amazon when it comes to health and personal care products, though increasing competition across the wellness space has both companies struggling to make any serious ground in the past two quarters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...
Direct-to-consumer (D2C) lifestyle brand Parachute is entering the furniture category with the launch of its first line of bed frames, as the company tries to take market share from bigger merchants in order to grow its business and become a part of every room in...
eCommerce search platform Constructor has raised $55 million in a Series A funding round, the company said Wednesday (Sept. 15), which will be used to improve new product discovery and search standards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Ford Motor Company, Argo AI and Walmart have collaborated on plans for a driverless delivery service fleet in Miami; Washington, D.C.; and Austin, Texas, using Ford’s autonomous test vehicles that have the Argo AI Self-Driving System embedded to deliver Walmart orders. Get the Full Story...
