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Navigating the Tariff Era: A Strategic Roadmap for Retailers

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The Scars of the 2018-2019 U.S.-China China trade war of 2018-2019 offers a cautionary tale about the far-reaching consequences of tariffs. In 2018, more than one-third of apparel imports flowing into the U.S. China Trade War: A Case Study in Disruption The U.S.-China During this period, the U.S.

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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

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Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Prior to joining Amazon, Herrington served as CEO of KeepMedia and VP of Marketing at online grocery retailer Webvan. Another company veteran, John Felton, will now lead the company’s operations.

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Kroger Introduces Paid Loyalty Program Offering Faster Delivery Times

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In September 2021, the retailer partnered with Instacart to launch Kroger Delivery Now , a virtual convenience store fulfilled by Kroger that delivers items from a selection of 25,000 fresh groceries and household essentials in as little as 30 minutes. Kroger has been bolstering its omnichannel operations in recent months.

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Real-Time Inventory and Search Integration: The Backbone of Next-Level Ecommerce

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Moreover, customers are paying attention to delivery details (particularly during the holiday season) and will abandon a transaction if fulfillment parameters are unacceptable. Furthermore, the integration of inventory visibility and search reduces the likelihood of stockouts and overselling while enabling seamless cross-channel fulfillment.

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Myer’s latest trading update is a testament to putting the customer first

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Like many retailers, we have had to contend with inflationary pressures and greater promotional cadence, which has had an impact on profits,” said King. King has been on a 12-month rolling contract with Myer since 2018 and has decided to retire at the end of this financial year to return home to Florida to be with his family.

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Fender Breaks Ecommerce Records with ‘Play Through’ Online Music Lessons

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We’re fortunate to have a strong ecommerce infrastructure, from our commerce platform to our global fulfillment operations,” said Mooney. “We Since its launch in November 2018, Fender has doubled its Tmall sales year-over-year, and the digital storefront is on track to represent more than 10% of the company’s overall business in China.

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Retail TouchPoints Announces Winners of 2020 Retail Innovator Awards

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Chris DiTullio, Chief Customer Officer, JOANN Stores Category: Marketing/Promotions DiTullio has led the implementation of a new product that allows merchants to simulate different promotion scenarios so that they can see the unit and margin impact, and make a more informed decision on promotion planning.