Thrasio, one of the highest-profile Amazon “rollup” firms — so-called because they acquire Amazon third-party sellers en masse and roll them up into a larger entity to consolidate operations (and ideally scale profitability) — has filed for bankruptcy in an effort to “strengthen its financial position.” Thrasio said it will continue normal business operations for…
Setting up WooCommerce product variations is one surefire way to give your customers more options, create a tailored shopping experience, and enhance their overall satisfaction. However, if you serve B2B customers, you may want to go a step further by creating wholesale-exclusive product variations. These are specialized product variations tailored to the needs and preferences…
Books-A-Million is celebrating National Read Across America Day by offering same-day delivery to locations nationwide. Powered by Walmart GoLocal, the service was initially launched last year and is part of the retailer’s broader focus on creating a frictionless ecommerce fulfillment experience for customers across the U.S. To place an order, customers can visit booksamillion.com and…
Party City will accelerate remodels to expand a new store format that features a dedicated service area for the retailer’s extensive balloon assortment along with “birthday worlds,” designed to be one-stop shops for both kids’ and adults’ celebrations. The retailer, which emerged from bankruptcy in October 2023 with a fleet of more than 750 stores,…
Best Buy will leverage its membership-based loyalty program to sharpen personalization efforts for its 2025 fiscal year, which began Jan. 29, 2024. The retailer also plans to concentrate on updating and refreshing existing stores rather than opening new brick-and-mortar locations, as well as “improving and livening the merchandising presentation given the shift to digital shopping…
Retargeting existing customers to boost conversions has always been a strong tactic for retailers, and it’s likely to become even more important as third-party cookies deprecate and more stringent privacy regulations go into effect. Women’s intimates and apparel retailer Natori has shown that using artificial intelligence (AI) can supercharge retailers’ retargeting efforts. For example, by…
Trend projections for this year herald plant-based diets as a pivotal cornerstone in today’s modern dietary preferences. The surge in the launch of over 1,610 new vegan products in 2023 alone echoes a resounding consumer sentiment; that many of us are leaning toward simpler, less processed foods that prioritize value and sustainability. In this article,…
JCPenney is partnering with the celebrity designer dubbed the “King of Pop-Rock Couture” for its first-ever prom collection: JCProm with Johnny Wujek. The limited-time collection, priced from $59 to $250, includes dresses, separates and fashion suits with clever details that allow for dramatic quick changes to the looks. The 22 statement pieces, available online and…
CVS Media Exchange (CMX), the retail media network designed to help brands reach and serve CVS Pharmacy shoppers, is partnering with Pinterest and LiveRamp on a new data clean room initiative. Provided by LiveRamp, this clean room solution is designed to give CMX partners greater transparency, allowing them to track and attribute sales driven by…
Sam’s Club will open its 37,000-square-foot design thinking studio, dubbed Clubhouse, this summer on the retailer’s Bentonville, Ark. campus. Sam’s Club, which first announced plans for the studio in June 2022, will use Clubhouse as an innovation engine for testing products and designing new, enhanced experiences for members and associates. Additionally, the retailer has digitized…
