Walmart taking on Amazon with same-day delivery pilot
Walmart is teaming up with a few third-party partners — including two names very familiar to consumers — to take on its biggest rival in the competitive in the area of online delivery.
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Salesforce becomes e-commerce power with Demandware purchase
The e-commerce landscape just shifted with the announcement Salesforce will purchase Demandware for $2.8 billion.
Report: Target to scuttle online pickup
Letting customers pick up online orders at physical stores may be a hot retail trend, but Target has reportedly decided to terminate a test of the offering.
How E-commerce is eroding retail earnings
A new report from HRC Advisory finds that retailers’ online sales are eroding in-store sales and taking a big bite out of retail profitability. Chain Store Age editor Marianne Wilson spoke with Antony Karabus, CEO, HRC Advisory, about the study and its implications for retailers.
TechBytes: Three Retailers Who Threaten Amazon
Here are three retailers who could pose a real challenge to Amazon’s e-commerce dominance.
Chargebacks 101: What E-Commerce merchants should know
Chargebacks represent a loss to retailers’ bottom line, especially if they occur on a consistent basis. For that reason alone, it’s critical to keep chargebacks to a minimum.
CBRE research chief talks trends at RECon
There are so many cross-currents affecting the retail real estate industry right now that making sense of it all is a daunting challenge.
Report: Amazon eyes new AmazonFresh markets
After an 18-month hiatus on expansion, Amazon.com is reportedly preparing to roll out its AmazonFresh grocery delivery service to new markets including Boston and the U.K.
Feature: Asda gets goods where they need to go
Asda, the U.K. subsidiary of Walmart, wants customers to have unencumbered access to desired products.
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Survey: The more channels the better for marketers
When it comes to marketing, retailers should adopt a truly “omnichannel” approach.