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

week of 6/28/2019
Prime Day Crystal Ball: What Will This Year Bring?
Amazon announced Prime Day is expected be a two-day event and start at midnight on July 15. If you thought that somehow this concocted shopping holiday has lost steam over the years, you’d be mistaken. Here is a look into the crystal ball to find out what this Prime Day is expected to bring. …»
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How I’d Rather Be with My Dog Gives Back in a Big Way
Dog owner apparel and accessories brand I’d Rather Be with My Dog does more than sell apparel and accessories for dog owners. It has made it a mission to give back to animal rescue organizations and animal-related causes. …»
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Toys R Us Expected to Make a Comeback for the Holidays
Children everywhere can rejoice, as Toys R Us plans to make a comeback with stores in time for the holiday season. A year after shuttering operations in the U.S., Toys R Us will return with half a dozen stores and an ecommerce site. Here is a look at the plans the the recently-defunct-and-now-back toy company has for the holidays. …»
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FedEx Reportedly Slashing Prices on Express Service
Close on the heels of its decision earlier this month to cut ties between Amazon and its Express air delivery unit, FedEx is reportedly offering big discounts on the service to draw in more ecommerce business and take it away from rival UPS, according to the Wall Street Journal.…»
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Kroger Pilots 30-Minute Grocery Deliveries in Cincinnati Area
In the never-ending quest for delivery immediacy, grocer Kroger is testing out 30-minute deliveries in its home market of Cincinnati, cutting the promised time from Amazon’s Prime Now in half. Called Kroger Rush, the service costs $5.95 per order, with the first order free, and requires an app download.…»
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The Power of Paying Attention: How Bonobos and Walmart Took Off
It was the power of paying attention that led Andy Dunn, senior vice president of digital consumer brand for Walmart, to launch online men’s apparel brand Bonobos and ultimately change the way he looked at retail. …»
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