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

week of 2/16/2018
Barnes & Noble Cuts Staff After Dismal Holiday Results
Barnes & Noble is cutting staff, including cashiers, digital leads and others. The staff cuts came after a dismal 2017 holiday season. See what these numbers reveal and how they ran counter to the holiday season in the retail industry. …»
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The State of the Catalog is Alive and Well
While branding remains the top function for catalog, innovative merchants are leveraging it to drive customers online and provide inspiration through imagery. In this report by Multichannel Merchant, find out why the catalog is still an important marketing tool for merchants. …»
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Whole Foods Two-Hour Delivery Already Booming in Austin
Whole Foods just started offering free two-hour delivery for Amazon Prime members in four markets last week and the service is already starting to take off, at least in Austin, TX. See what else is cooking in the hot e-grocery sector.…»
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Amazon Reportedly Expanding Its Shipping Service Plans
Once again Amazon is in the news about logistics and the potential for encroachment on territory owned by UPS and FedEx, both of which have Amazon as a major client, the next iteration of what began as Amazon Seller Flex last fall.…»
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L.L. Bean Makes Changes to Longstanding Returns Policy
Nearly a year after signaling changes, iconic outdoor clothing manufacturer L.L. Bean is now limiting its returns window to a year after purchase and requiring proof of purchase. See why the company made the move, and how some customers are reacting.…»
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