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

week of 9/20/2019
New California Law Upends Economics of Using Independent Contractors
California Gov. Gavin Newsome signed into law a new measure that will require many companies using independent contractors to hire them as employees and provide benefits, dramatically changing the economics of the gig economy in ecommerce delivery. Deliv got ahead of the law in June by hiring its California workers.…»
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Amazon Reportedly Adjusted Search Algorithm to Favor Itself: WSJ
Amazon has reportedly adjusted the search algorithm on its marketplace in such a way as to favor results more profitable to itself, including its own house brands competing with third-party sellers, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal, a charge which the company denies.…»
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Merchants Have Fallen Behind in Payment Innovation, Study Reveals
Merchant companies have fallen behind the retail banking and fintech industries in terms of payments innovation. A new report from ACI Worldwide and Ovum details regional differences in terms of progression along the innovation maturity curve, as well as the characteristics of organizations that are ahead of the pack.…»
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Apparel Brand Madewell Looking to Depart J.Crew With an IPO
Youth-focused apparel brand Madewell is planning to split off from struggling parent company J.Crew and break out on its own by going public as the Madewell Group. …»
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A Breakdown of the 2020 Rate Increases from FedEx
FedEx announced its annual general rate increase (GRI) for 2020. Effective Jan. 6, FedEx Express, FedEx Ground and FedEx Home Delivery will increase an average of 4.9%, while FedEx Freight will increase rates by an average of 5.9%. How will this affect individual shippers? Here's a breakdown of the areas likely to have the greatest impact.…»
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