Walgreens Boots Alliance will shutter 150 U.S. Walgreens stores and 300 UK-based Boots locations as part of cost-cutting efforts, according to company officials on the pharmacy giant’s Q3 2023 earnings call. The specific stores that will be targeted have not been announced, but the U.S. locations are expected to close by the end of August…
In Amazon’s latest moves to bolster its logistics and fulfillment network, the company has partnered with Staples to accept customer returns and is looking for 2,500 local business to join its new Hub Delivery network. Staples Joins Amazon’s Network of Returns Partners By July 31, 2023, all Staples U.S. retail locations will accept label-free,…
Overstock.com will change its website name to bedbathandbeyond.com following its successful acquisition for $21.5 million of certain intellectual property assets of Bed Bath & Beyond. The purchase took place under a bankruptcy court-supervised process and was funded entirely with cash on hand. Shoppers will have access to Overstock’s assortment of home furnishings as well as…
Delivery platform Shipt has added a Hosting Hub, providing curated lists of trending products for barbecues, Fourth of July parties and other celebrations from retailers including Target and Meijer. Shipt customers can fill carts using the Hub online or on the Shipt app and then arrange for same-day delivery. “We wanted to make a fun,…
Temu offers Next-Gen Manufacturing (NGM) to help retailers and marketplace sellers increase visibility of demand so that they can improve their product fit and match market conditions. By connecting sellers and buyers directly, NGM aims to shorten the supply chain and improve interactions between buyer and seller, so that upstream manufacturers can be more responsive…
As a wholesale store owner aiming to boost your website’s visibility and attract more potential customers, it’s to your best benefit to do plenty of SEO writing. However, while knowing how to use keywords is crucial for search engine optimization, it’s equally important to avoid a practice known as SEO keyword stuffing. Simply put, keyword…
The retail industry has undergone a significant transformation, shifting the focus toward digital customer service, marked by investments to provide self-service tools for customers. Self-service options have become increasingly popular among consumers, who are more comfortable than ever with technology, favoring autonomy in resolving their own inquiries and issues.
Dollar Tree is reportedly planning to bump prices on certain products as high as $5, particularly in the food and beverage space, as it looks for opportunities to carry a wider range of products, according to a presentation at its annual investor conference seen by Winsight Grocery Business. The move follows its earlier effort to…
GNC has partnered with autonomous delivery system Zipline to begin offering fully electric drone delivery in select markets in the U.S. Beginning in Salt Lake City this summer, GNC will work with Zipline to offer residential product deliveries. Customers who want to use the Zipline service in Salt Lake County must first sign up with Zipline to confirm their delivery address…
As it marks its 10-year anniversary, DoorDash is doubling down on its ambition to evolve beyond restaurant delivery to become “the local commerce company.” The delivery platform unveiled a series of major updates and service additions at its first-ever product showcase on June 27, 2023, including search and shopping features to help consumers find and…
