It was another tough week for Bed Bath & Beyond, with still more store closures coming as bankruptcy inches closer, but better for Amazon sellers, 90% of whom reported profitability in a survey.

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Domestic imports logged a 7.2% month-on-month increase in January, much higher than expected based on figures from the past six years, according to U.S. Census data as analyzed by global logistics and supply chain firm Descartes, yet still lagged behind pre-pandemic levels by a small margin. The NRF near-term outlook was less rosy.
Shopify is expanding its fulfillment services as part of a package of 100 new items in its toolset for merchants, including app connections to Flexport for supply chain tracking and visibility, to acquired unit Deliverr for inventory positioning and to Loop Returns to improve that experience for shoppers.
The latest devious network exploit is called “Malice.” It has emerged as a major threat, providing not only fraudsters but also everyday people with the tools and resources needed to commit witting and unwitting cybercrimes. You need to be aware of the threat in order to take proactive steps to safeguard your businesses and customers.
More than ever, retailers need to focus on improving their in-store shopping experiences and leverage technology to create a seamless customer journey. From product information and navigation to personalization, here are some ways ecommerce is influencing the kinds of store experience that customers are looking for.

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