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February 21, 2020
 
 
 
 
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Closing eCommerce’s Last-Mile Gap

 

Though logistics operations have improved, smoothing delivery’s last mile remains a tough nut to crack. But Asaf Hachmon, co-founder and CEO of last-mile delivery firm Bond, believes his company has the right nutcracker: a network of nano distribution centers and an API that injects transparency and flexibility into the delivery process. Every retailer wants a good customer experience — and Hachmon wants to make sure that’s possible, end-to-end.

 
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How Retailers Are Bundling Up With Experiential Concepts

 

Retailers of all verticals and sizes are finding ways to attract consumers by giving them things to do, while giving them things to buy. The roster of experiences matched to things is impressive: Lululemon, Nike and Canada Goose, to name a few. For malls especially, it’s a solid strategy. To get it right, retailers need to learn from their peers who are innovating to win. Here’s our look around the space.  Read More...

 
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Gap Teams With thredUP; Pier 1 Looks To Sell As It Closes Stores
 

Gap Inc. is partnering with thredUP to let consumers exchange their secondhand clothes for a shopping credit, while Pier 1 Imports is looking to sell the company as it applies for Chapter 11 and shutters stores. How does the thredUP exchange program work, and what is Pier 1’s goal with its actions? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

 
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Building An eCommerce Presence With Tech, Customer Service

 

Lingerie brands are aiming to serve their customers through the web, as the industry increasingly goes omnichannel. Take this look at how Adore Me is using tech and a hyper customer focus to build a solid eCommerce presence as it also makes a cautious brick-and-mortar play.  Read More...

 
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