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Whole Foods Adds $10 Fee to Amazon Prime Members’ Deliveries

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Amazon acquired Whole Foods in 2017 and introduced a free two-hour delivery option in 2018 as it steadily expanded the grocer’s delivery footprint. However, grocery margins are tight, and retailers are limited in how many costs they can pass along to consumers: prices rose 3.7%

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Walmart Rolls Out Geek Squad-Style Tech Support Service Nationally

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Walmart originally began testing the program in select stores by offering both consumer electronics and technology services to its customers. The launch comes just a few months after Best Buy rolled out its own membership program , which combines its Geek Squad tech support services with free shipping.

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How Build-A-Bear’s Pandemic Shift Created Long-Term Omnichannel Opportunity

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Over a four-week period, Build-A-Bear turned its store locations into micro-fulfillment centers so it could maintain store operations, keep associates working and create a bright spot for consumers navigating uncertainty and stress. Creating Joy Amid Uncertainty. We love the feedback that says ‘Hey, I was able to do this.

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DTC Activewear Brand Vuori Valued at $4B After Latest Funding

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The company has been profitable since 2017. Currently the brand is offsetting its carbon and plastic footprints while taking steps to eliminate 80% of plastics from its shipping and supply chain by 2022.

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[Infographic] 2017 eCommerce Holiday Strategies

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For retailers, that means it’s time to kick it up a notch in order to get the most out of the 2017 holiday eCommerce season. How to deliver free shipping, the gift all shoppers want this year . How to deliver free shipping, the gift all shoppers want this year . Want to learn more? Schedule a demo today.

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Is it Time to Upgrade Your WMS to a Fulfillment Management System?

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Ecommerce has undergone a remarkable transformation in recent years, and warehouses must consistently deliver a seamless, end-to-end consumer experience to remain competitive in this evolving market. If you’re experiencing ongoing increases in the number of shipped orders, that’s a positive sign.

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Even Late to the Paid Membership Party, Target Believes it’s ‘Starting from a Position of Strength’

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Fighting Subscription Fatigue as Consumers Shed Memberships As Prime has proven for years, getting customers into a paid membership program can pay off in spades for retailers. The economics for retailers are clear — but what’s less clear is how consumers will respond now that they have so many options to choose from.

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