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FedEx Office , the printing, packing and shipping services subsidiary of FedEx, is partnering with online design company Canva to create a digital design-to-print marketplace. The partnership aims to make it easier for retailers to create professionally printed materials to help them get back to business quickly and safely. More than 2,000 FedEx Office stores will now feature Canva’s image library and templates, which can be used to help retailers quickly design and print materials.
A traditional newsagent in central London has been given a makeover by Gabriel Chipperfield and his design studio Selected Work to create "an Alice in Wonderland experience" with a warren of luxurious rooms behind the shop. Shreeji , a newsagent and tobacconist located on Chiltern Street in London's affluent Marylebone neighbourhood, was established by Sandeep Garg in 1982 and has since become a go-to spot for locals to pick up sweets, snacks and find an international roster of magazines.
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As the COVID-19 pandemic sweeps across the world, we are seeing a new breed of services and new uses of technology emerge. A few weeks ago, the UK government announced a further reduction in social distancing measures enabling pubs, restaurants and hairdressers in England to reopen in early July. A positive step in the right direction, however, this decision doesn’t come without its challenges because as more doors begin to reopen the risk of infection becomes greater.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial effect on retail. But it’s also provided retailers with unconventional marketing opportunities. Consider that delivery and pickup options have grown as consumers have sought safer and more convenient methods of collecting their purchases. The post Pickup & Home Delivery: Marketing Opportunities in the Bag appeared first on Medallion Retail.
The coronavirus pandemic has had a substantial effect on retail. But it’s also provided retailers with unconventional marketing opportunities. Consider that delivery and pickup options have grown as consumers have sought safer and more convenient methods of collecting their purchases. The post Pickup & Home Delivery: Marketing Opportunities in the Bag appeared first on Medallion Retail.
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Your financial statements hold powerful insights—but are you truly paying attention? Many finance professionals focus on the income statement while overlooking key signals hidden in the balance sheet and cash flow statement. Understanding these numbers can unlock smarter decision-making, uncover risks, and drive long-term success. Join David Worrell, accomplished CFO, finance expert, and author, for an engaging, nontraditional take on reading financial statements.
Uber will acquire Postmates for approximately $2.65 billion in an all-stock transaction, significantly expanding the ride sharing service’s capabilities for delivering groceries, essentials and other retail goods. The consumer-facing side of the Postmates app will continue running separately, but Uber will combine both companies’ delivery networks to improve overall efficiency.
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AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.
Sur La Table has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will undergo a restructuring and going-concern sale of the company, subject to court approval. The retailer also plans to close half of its approximately 120 stores, a company spokesperson told CNN. Sur La Table has secured the necessary debtor-in-possession financing to complete the process.
Instead of battling icy winds as they wait for cabs outside the Javits Center, next year’s National Retail Federation (NRF) Big Show attendees will get to deal with summer in the city. The association has rescheduled its annual New York City show, the retail industry’s largest, for June 6-8, 2021. Additionally, NRF will host a virtual event January 12-14, 19 and 21-22, 2021, with both events featuring the theme “Forward Together.”.
Ascena Retail Group is reportedly preparing to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and shutter at least 1,200 of its 2,800 locations, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The filing could come as early as this week, along with a creditor agreement that would eliminate approximately $700 million of the retailer’s $1.1 billion debt load. Lenders including Eaton Vance Corp. would gain control of the company under the terms of the agreement.
Retail Ecommerce Ventures LLC, which purchased the brand assets of Dressbarn from Ascena Retail Group in 2019, has offered $20 million for the intellectual property and e-Commerce business assets of Pier 1 Imports. Pier 1, which operated approximately 940 stores at the beginning of 2020, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in February. In May the retailer announced plans to liquidate its brick-and-mortar store holdings after abandoning efforts to emerge from bankruptcy as a viable busines
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Comm100 , a digital customer engagement solution provider, has launched Comm100 X, its second-generation omnichannel platform. Comm100 X centralizes customer conversations across live chat, email, SMS and social media, helping empower customer service agents to track and respond to queries across digital channels through a single, unified interface.
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AI is rapidly transforming digital commerce, but how do you separate real opportunities from hype? Moderated by Orium, AI for Commerce: Foundations, Aspirations, and Hype , experts from Bloomreach , commercetools , Contentstack , and Fluent Commerce explores where AI is already delivering results and where its potential is still unfolding. This masterclass dives into proven AI applications, emerging innovations , and the gaps between promise and reality in commerce.
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