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Bankrupt Toys ‘R’ Us seeks $16MM for exec bonuses.
Obviously, they need to retain the top talent that drove them to bankruptcy in the first place. | learn more
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The DNVB encyclopedia.
Andy Dunn has created a list of what he calls Digitally Native Vertical Brands. These are companies that are born online, sell their own products, and own their customer relationships. I hadn’t heard this term before this week. Now I […]
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Alibaba sold over $25B this Single’s Day (11/11/17).
As a comparison, Black Friday netted US retailers $3B, and Cyber Monday $3.45B last year. Both were records. Alibaba’s rival JD reported sales of $19B. Don’t ignore China! | learn more
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Retailers that make the most money per square foot.
“Here are the retailers that are bringing in the most dollars per square foot of real estate, according to CoStar.” | learn more
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Lincoln Park’s internet retailer row gets a new pop-up space.
Tucked away in Chicago’s upscale Lincoln Park neighborhood, a number of internet retailers have found homes for in-store experiences along Armitage Ave. They include Warby Parker, Bonobos, Tie Bar, and Interior Define. Now, a new company called Pop Box will […]
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Ikea buys TaskRabbit.
The Swedish master of flat-pack furniture teams up with the tech company that facilitates delivery and assembly. Great move to reduce friction for the DIFM (do it for me) customer segment. |learn more
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Amazon is too basic for its fashion ambitions.
Bloomberg published some interesting data and analysis about what clothing brands actually make up Amazon’s sales in the category. Maybe not surprisingly, fashion brands end up falling short. | learn more
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Wayfair announces real-time delivery tracking for LTL shipments.
When you order Postmates or an Uber, you get to watch where your vehicle is real-time. No such luck with LTL, which typically has a 4 hour delivery window. In a huge move for customer experience of truck deliveries, Wayfair announced similar […]
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Wal-Mart delivers food – right into your fridge.
“The world’s largest retailer … is testing a delivery program in Silicon Valley that would allow customers to use smart-home technology to remotely open the door for delivery workers and watch a livestream of the delivery by linking their phones […]
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Nordstrom tries a store without merchandise.
“Nordstrom Local … will span 3,000 square feet, far less than the 140,000 square feet of one of Nordstrom’s standard department stores. It will contain eight dressing rooms, where shoppers can try on clothes and accessories, though the store won’t stock […]