An illustration of the Store Pickup process. (Image courtesy Uber) Uber and Uber Eats have launched a suite of holiday-themed features and offerings available throughout December, including store pickup services for time-strapped holiday shoppers and a Gift Hub. With Store Pickup via Uber Connect, app users can arrange for an Uber courier to pick up…
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) has won a ruling against Amazon for harassing employees seeking to unionize its JFK8 and DYY6 fulfillment facilities in Staten Island, N.Y. In a Nov. 21 ruling, Administrative Law Judge Lauren Esposito found that Amazon had violated the National Labor Relations Act by dismissing employees early, altering employees’ work…
Despite economic uncertainty and inflation concerns, the 2023 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a big one for retailers. As a veteran retail expert, I predict this will likely be the best retail holiday in a generation. Shoppers are still spending at high levels, continuing the momentum we’ve seen over the past year….
Katie Mullen is Chief Experience Officer of JCPenney and has played a key role in bringing the retailer’s “Make it Count” strategy to life. During this episode of Experience Insiders, she shares how JCPenney is leveraging consumer insights to inform its in-store services, and how the company is using beauty and self-care services to drive…
Goodwill Industries of Greater New York and Northern New Jersey (Goodwill NYNJ) has opened its first Mini Shop & Donation Drop location in Manhattan’s Upper East Side (UES). The 1,000-square-foot Goodwill Mini Shop & Donation Drop is a smaller-format store compared to traditional Goodwill stores and Donation Centers, and it offers a curated selection of pre-loved donated goods including…
Build-A-Bear Entertainment, a division of Build-A-Bear Workshop, is bringing its latest feature film, Glisten and the Merry Mission, to digital platforms following its theatrical debut last month. The movie, which is inspired by the retailer’s Merry Mission plush collection, is now available for rent or purchase on the Build-A-Bear website and streaming platforms in North America,…
Sam’s Club plans to open two new distribution centers (DCs) during Q1 2024 — a 370,000-square-foot facility in the St. Louis area and a 365,000-square-foot DC in Shakopee, Minn., near Minneapolis. The new facilities are part of the retailer’s multi-year growth plan, which also includes opening a DC in Oklahoma City and a fulfillment center…
Walmart has kicked off a three-month pilot offering free HIV screenings at pharmacies in Petersburg and Ashland, Va. The finger prick blood sample tests will be administered by Walmart pharmacists, and while customers are waiting the 20 to 30 minutes for their results the pharmacists can discuss other preventative measures such a STI tests, contraceptive…
Successfully capturing new leads and registering new customers is a notable achievement in the competitive landscape of B2B e-commerce. However, the true journey to creating lasting partnerships begins after the registration is complete. To ensure the success of B2B onboarding, you’ll need to go above and beyond to make your wholesale customers feel welcome and…
In the competitive e-commerce space, setting the right pricing strategy is key to attracting and building loyalty among your wholesale customers. As an online business owner, you likely understand the power of offering enticing deals to your clientele. This is where discount rules for WooCommerce come into play. By using discount rules for WoocCommerce, you…
