Tag: Brick and Mortar
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Walmart Ups Their Game
In 2016, Walmart acquired Jet.com which has functioned as a separate brand and driver of e-commerce innovation. As Walmart continues to make progress in its omnichannel transformation, they now plan to fold Jet.com into its core e-commerce operations.
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Whitepaper: Loss of Mall Anchor Tenants – What Comes Next?
It is no surprise to retailers and shopping center developers in particular, and to U.S. consumers in general, that the department store industry is suffering. There are a myriad of reasons for this – the growth of large format specialty, off-price stores, and the impact of e-commerce prime among them – but the fact remains…
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Kohl’s to Accept Amazon Returns in All Stores
Kohl’s recently announced that they will beginning accepting Amazon returns in all of their stores. This was an extension of a pre-existing partnership – Kohl’s had been accepting returns in 80 stores before the announcement, and had been selling selected Amazon products in some stores as well.
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To Outsource or Not? Restaurants Face Tough Decisions for Delivery
Some larger restaurant operators have the resources to develop their own catering delivery services. But, that doesn’t hold true for smaller concepts.
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Tesla’s Brick-and-Mortar U-Turn
Tesla has taken consumers on a wild ride over the past three weeks, even by Tesla standards.
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Deny or Adapt – The Hard Truth About Brick and Mortar Closures
While retailers develop short-term strategies to offset poor sales, short-sightedness will guide more brick and mortar stores into bankruptcy.