Multichannel Merchant Week In Review The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week

week of 10/27/2017
Threadless Acquires Shoe Brand Bucketfeet
Online artist community and ecommerce website Threadless has acquired shoe brand Bucketfeet, and the brand will be producing on-demand footwear. See what led Threadless to make this move. …»
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Sears to Cut Ties with Whirlpool
Sears is cutting ties with Whirlpool products including Maytag and KitchenAid appliances, following a pricing dispute. Here are some highlights of the dispute between the two companies. …»
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Northwest Research Inc. Acquired by FedEx
FedEx announced it has acquired inventory management provider Northwest Research, adding technology to help with its ecommerce fulfillment capabilities. The companies said Northwest will provide “new approaches to inventory management issues, including specialized research to maximize successful outcomes for challenging shipments.”…»
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Target Launches New AR Feature on Mobile
Target is throwing its hat into the augmented reality ring with its launch of a “See It in Your Space” feature on its mobile website. Find out how the company is changing the way people shop for furniture. …»
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Amazon Key Allows In-Home Deliveries When You’re Out
Right on the heels of Walmart’s September announcement of an in-home grocery delivery service being tested in New York City, Amazon has come out with its own offering allowing drivers to enter homes and drop off items under the watchful eye of a new Amazon smart connected camera – all tied to Alexa.…»
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