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.
Gap Inc. appointed Neil Fiske, as its new CEO and president of its Gap Brand effective July 20. He will serve on the company’s senior leadership team, reporting to Art Peck president and CEO of Gap Inc. See what other leadership positions Fiske has held in his career and how it will benefit the Gap brand.
Store and ecommerce merchants have chargeback rights. However for too long there have been many misconceptions, myths, half-truths and outright lies about them. Failing to exercise these rights reinforces the confusion surrounding what it means to be a 21st century merchant. Here’s what you need to know.
A new study of shoppers ages 14-24 by Fluent Commerce found that young shoppers weren’t as eager for fulfillment immediacy as you’d think in the age of Amazon Prime and guaranteed two-day delivery, with most digital natives still good with hitting the stores. See what else matters to the next wave of consumers.
Plus-size fashion retailer Eloquii is leveraging data and analytics to find success with targeted
“pre-tail” initiatives that gauge shopper interest before a new product is launched, CEO Maria Chase told attendees at IRCE.
With ecommerce booming, e-fulfillment strategies often aren’t advancing quick enough to keep pace. To help you find solutions and optimize your operations, Multichannel Merchant is holding a free one-day virtual event, “The E-Fulfillment Summit: Meeting Today’s Challenges Head On” on Thursday, June 28 from 10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. EDT.
Eyewear brand Warby Parker continues to disrupt its sector by offering affordable eyewear both online and offline, innovating and taking a “do well by doing good” approach, its co-founder and CEO told an audience at IRCE in Chicago. Here is how the brand transformed from a pure-play ecommerce brand to reaching customers both online and in store.
Hudson’s Bay Company said it plans to close up to 10 Lord & Taylor stores over the next year, including its New York City flagship on Fifth Avenue, to focus on its digital presence. Overall Hudson’s Bay reported a double-digit gain in online sales but a larger overall net loss in the first quarter.
Rue La La is acquiring Gilt Groupe from Hudson’s Bay Company, which itself just purchased it in 2016 for $250 million, in a preservation merger of the two largest flash sale sites. Terms were not disclosed.
Dick’s Sporting Goods is moving from centralized ecommerce fulfillment to regional east and west coast operations as it revamps its supply chain to speed up deliveries while also testing pickup lockers, the company’s CEO told analysts on a Q1 call. See what other changes have contributed to the company’s growth.