eBay Launches Price Match Initiative
With online retail competition becoming ever sharper, eBay is making a move to grab the attention of digital shoppers with a price match guarantee.
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Walmart To Acquire Bonobos
Walmart has taken another step to expand its presence in the world of e-commerce with the pending acquisition of Bonobos, a men’s apparel company, for $310 million in cash.
Walmart’s Best Defense Is A Stronger Offense
In nominating HomeWorld’s 2017 Retailer of the Year (see the May 22 issue) after a shaky end to 2016 and beginning to this year for many operators, one particularly intriguing example of resilience was hard to ignore: Walmart U.S.
Walmart Comps Grow, Online Sales Surge In Q1
Walmart’s omnichannel initiatives seem to be paying off, as the retailer grew its comp sales in the first quarter, highlighted by strong e-commerce growth.
Walmart Completes Jet.com Acquisition
Walmart has completed its acquisition of Jet.com as it looks to accelerate online growth and deliver a seamless shopping experience for customers.
The Retail Headlines Tell A Surprising Story
Our annual Top 100 Housewares Retailers report (September 12, 2016, issue) presents a vivid look at shifting market share in a demanding retail economy. It follows a flurry of second quarter retail sales reports that further underscore today’s judicious consumer shopping patterns.
Market Track Identifies Top Consumer Holiday Shopping Preferences
The latest survey conducted by Market Track reveals that print promotions and retailer websites are…
Prime Time All The Time
Amazon’s first Prime Day last month, with its promise to surpass Black Friday activity, demonstrated…
With Big Ambitions, Jet.com Takes Off To Challenge Amazon
Jet.com is launching a membership-style e-commerce site reminiscent of a warehouse club but with the…