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Staff Cuts at Amazon Stores Signal eCommerce Turbulence Ahead

Staff Cuts at Amazon Stores Signal eCommerce Turbulence Ahead
Staff Cuts at Amazon Stores Signal eCommerce Turbulence Ahead
January 05, 2023  |  Technology

Recent layoff announcements point to a rocky start of 2023 for eCommerce. Businesses, in general – especially smaller ones — benefit from the expertise and...

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Walgreens Says It Is ‘Reinventing’ the Pharmacy With Micro-Fulfillment Centers
Walgreens Says It Is ‘Reinventing’ the Pharmacy With Micro-Fulfillment Centers
January 05, 2023  |  Retail

The nation’s second-largest chain of drug stores said Thursday (Jan. 5) it is moving forward with costly investments in technology. This, as Walgreens Boots Alliance...

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Study: Online Sales Growth Chugs on Despite Gloomy Forecasts
Study: Online Sales Growth Chugs on Despite Gloomy Forecasts
January 04, 2023  |  Retail

A roaring return to brick-and-mortar shopping and pullbacks in some eCommerce categories gives the impression that online sales are down. They’re not. While 2022 did...

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Shopify Targets Big Retail’s eCommerce Ambitions as Revenue Slows
Shopify Targets Big Retail’s eCommerce Ambitions as Revenue Slows
January 03, 2023  |  eCommerce

For payments platforms, big retail’s eCommerce efforts beckon as a growth market.  For Shopify, big retail may be a tailwind for top-line momentum. To that...

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Will 2023 See More Flash Sales and FOMO Scarcity Strategies?
Will 2023 See More Flash Sales and FOMO Scarcity Strategies?
January 03, 2023  |  Retail

Flash sales and scarcity are in play as brands seek to optimize inventory and profits. Early signs are already there, such as the Tiffany &...

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Digital Wallets, Platforms Pave Financial Wellness Path as 2023 Dawns
Digital Wallets, Platforms Pave Financial Wellness Path as 2023 Dawns
January 03, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

January is financial wellness month, spurring consumers to scrutinize their budgets and where their money’s going. And the surging popularity of digital wallets and platforms...

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Metaverse Meltdown Looks Poised to Continue into 2023
Metaverse Meltdown Looks Poised to Continue into 2023
January 01, 2023  |  Metaverse

New year, new opportunity — but for the metaverse meltdown, well, that seems poised to continue. By the looks of it, the metaverse (and Meta’s...

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7 Ways Walmart Enters 2023 as a Different Digital Retailer
7 Ways Walmart Enters 2023 as a Different Digital Retailer
December 29, 2022  |  Retail

Walmart enters 2023 a changed company, redefining and expanding omnichannel retailing for the post-pandemic era. The Arkansas-based operator of over 10,000 stores globally and over...

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