Target Banking on $2.2 Billion Technology Investment
Target outlined plans for $2 billion to $2.2 billion in capital expenditures this year, with $1 billion going to technology investments including its supply chain and inventory management systems.
Ecommerce
How Personal Are You Getting With Shoppers?
When it comes to personalized shopping experiences, customers today are expecting a lot from retailers. See how personal is too personal and what you can enhance the shopping experience.
Sephora Takes On Amazon with Two-Day Shipping Program
Beauty retailer Sephora is upping its ecommerce fulfillment game, offering customers unlimited free two-day shipping for $10 per year, a la Amazon Prime.
U.K. Merchants Getting Traction with China’s Online Shoppers
The sharp increase in U.K. online sales to China is all part of the plan for Jack Ma, who says he’d like to some day see Alibaba websites reach 2 billion consumers worldwide.
Where is the Payments Industry Heading?
Zooz went to the Twittersphere and set up an expert panel of 13 payments influencers to answer questions about issues affecting retailers, consumers and the payments sector today. Here’s what the panelists had to say about the most significant payments trends of 2015.
Amazon May be Jumping the Gun on Cuba
A “ship to Cuba” button was seen on Amazon’s website by Reuters correspondents in Havana. But is Amazon getting ready to sell in Cuba, and is the Cuban economy ready for cross-border shopping? Here’s why Cuba may be more of an exporter if and when U.S. sanction amendments are voted on.
Chico’s FAS to Close 120 Stores, Lay Off 240
In order to rationalize costs and focus more on omnichannel, Chico’s FAS plans to close 120 locations through 2017, including 35 this year.
China to Allow Foreign Ownership of Ecommerce Firms
China announced it will allow full foreign ownership of ecommerce firms in Shanghai’s free trade zone. See how regulatory changes have made it easier for retailers and brands to enter the Chinese market.
Free Shipping and Flexibility are Key Global Ecommerce Drivers
Convenience, flexible delivery and payment options continue influence online consumers worldwide, says a new study conducted by comScore on behalf of UPS.
Optimizing Your Ecommerce Site for Impulse Sales
Whether it’s for an upcoming birthday, anniversary, or holiday, knowing when to post can bring a tremendous advantage to your business. Let’s explore how we can utilize some best practices for enabling and optimizing for impulse shopping on your ecommerce site.