Bump Boxes, an ecommerce subscription box brand for pregnant women, has seen huge success with its AI-enhanced marketing campaigns, launching Facebook and Instagram campaigns in minutes, decreasing ad spend by 50% and increasing purchases by 25% in two weeks.
Youth-focused apparel brand Madewell is planning to split off from struggling parent company J.Crew and break out on its own by going public as the Madewell Group.
Several major retailers nearly doubled their volume of emails sent to customers and prospects in August. While personalized emails are increasing, retailers have yet to meet customer expectations.
Delicious champagne-flavored gummy bears couldn’t save Sugarfina from filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. As sweet as it is, the company fell victim to the decidedly more sour challenges of the current retail climate as it expanded from online to malls.
Amazon once again hit the number-one spot in terms of brand loyalty as it did in 2018, according to Brand Key’s annual Loyalty Leaders survey, beating out major players like Google, Samsung and Apple atop the list. Here are other retailers that made the loyalty list.
While automated package lockers are being used by some major retailers here, they’ve seen greater adoption in other countries, having solved space and retail delivery issues for several years. Here is a look at how they’re being used in some European countries and Japan as a last-mile solution for retailers and a convenience for consumers.
GNC is using its Auto-Deliver subscription service to reach customers through various channels. Here is how the subscription service is helping GNC create brand affinity.
The returns process shouldn’t be complicated. However, with return rates growing rapidly alongside ecommerce itself, it’s becoming harder for retailers to provide a great experience while also minding the ballooning cost.
Lease-to-own retailer Sears Hometown has been saved from potential failure through a $133 million acquisition by tax preparation firm Liberty Tax, which has been on a buying spree of distressed businesses this summer as it expands into the world of franchise retail and rent-to-own.
Banana Republic has launched “Style Passport,” an online subscription service that provides unlimited access to its women’s apparel collection for a flat fee of $85 a month. Here is a look at what the service includes for customers.