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The News, Commentary & Events that Shaped Commerce This Week
week of 6/22/2018 |
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| GameStop Exploring a Buyout |
| GameStop Corp. confirmed it is in “exploratory discussions” with third parties regarding a potential acquisition but said there are “no assurances” that any deal will result from the discussions. See which private equity firm has expressed interest in the gaming retailer. …» |
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| Amazon Prime Day Date Accidently Leaked |
| The date for Amazon Prime Day was accidently leaked to the public, reportedly starting at midday on July 16 and running through July 17. Should these be the actual dates of Amazon Prime Day, it would make it the biggest shopping day for the marketplace giant. Here is a look back at Amazon Prime Day 2017. …» |
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| Vermont Teddy Bear on Peak Season Operations Hiring |
| In our latest MCM CommerceChat podcast, Katie Langrock, VP of operations for Vermont Teddy Bear, talks about her company's approach to recruitment, hiring and retention, especially during peak season. Katie will also take part in a session on this topic at MCM's E-Fulfillment Summit on Thursday, June 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. EDT. …» |
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| Ecommerce Operations Summit 2019 Call for Speakers Now Open |
| Are you an operations and fulfillment professional with a great, compelling story to tell that will educate and inform your industry peers? If so, we want to hear from you! The Ecommerce Operations Summit 2019 Call for Speakers is open from now until Aug. 10. Send us your best ideas and we'll consider them for next year's agenda.…» |
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| Google to Invest $550 Million in JD.com |
| Google plans to invest $550 million in Chinese ecommerce marketplace JD.com in an effort to expand its presence in Asia and help JD.com better compete with main rival and regional leader Alibaba. See why this could be a win-win move for Google and JD.com…» |
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| U.S. Supreme Court Overturns 1992 Quill Ecommerce Tax Ruling |
| In a landmark decision impacting the way domestic retail and ecommerce is transacted, the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned its 1992 Quill decision, meaning ecommerce companies must now collect sales tax regardless of whether they have a physical presence in a state.…» |
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