Earlier this year, to stay focused on its own sustainable development goals, Facebook announced Project 17, an initiative that takes a partnership approach to driving progress on the global goals, starting with gender equality. “To tackle the problem of gender inequality, you need to understand it,” said Sheryl Sandberg, chief operating officer of Facebook. “For […]
While cash flow and profits have stalled for many retailers and brands this year, due to COVID-19, a flurry of acquisitions has not yet materialized. Still, industry experts say it is a “sellers’ market.” Andrew D. Postal, managing partner at MMG Advisors, an investment bank focused on middle-market retail and fashion companies, represents parties on […]
Just in time for the holiday shopping season, Klarna, the global “Buy Now, Pay Later” payment provider and shopping service, has announced its launch with Etsy, the global shopping destination for unique and creative goods. Notably, Etsy will be joining Klarna’s more than 200,000 global retail partners including H&M, Nike Inc. and Macy’s Inc. Klarna’s […]
Does she love a classic red lip? Bold, perfectly groomed brows? Always have a gorgeous glow? When it comes to beauty, everyone has their favorite makeup look, which is what makes one of the best makeup gift sets the ideal holiday present. There’s truly something out there for everyone. Whether you’re looking for a little […]
While major e-commerce retailers ready themselves to deal with cranky holiday shoppers amid a fulfillment bottleneck this season, there’s another area of concern that brands need to focus on: returns. Following a period of unprecedented online growth due to COVID-19, consumers are expecting a “returns experience” that is not only convenient and predictable, but also […]
Over the past year, retailers across all categories have had to adjust how everyday business operations are run. To better understand how small businesses are adapting, Chase Ink conducted a survey asking small business owners what changes they have made to overcome the new challenges presented by the pandemic. Notably, 64 percent of small business […]
Amazon’s Prime Day 2020 is coming soon, according to a report by CNET. The e-commerce giant, which initially postponed Amazon Prime Day 2020 from July 15 due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, has yet to confirm when the shopping holiday will take place, but CNET reports that the annual Prime Day will now be two […]
As November gets closer, a new report conducted by Credit Karma reveals money-related issues are top of mind for voters, compounded by recent financial strains of the pandemic. “Between the pandemic, historic unemployment numbers and rising economic uncertainty, it’s no surprise many Americans are starting to see how their vote directly impacts their finances,” said […]
COVID-19 has created a series of complex challenges for retail brands. From rapid demand volatility to erratic shifts in consumer purchasing behaviors, the ripple effects of the pandemic have blurred the lines for producing optimal inventory volumes to align with current demand. In the spring, mandatory store closings left brands with exceedingly high amounts of […]
In a survey of retail and hospitality industry decision-makers, Multimedia Plus found executives having to revise operational plans after they reopened doors following a relaxation of COVID-19-forced restrictions this summer. The training and communications technology company also said respondents cited leadership development and training on a variety of topics as top priorities for next year. […]