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Alibaba Supply Chain Exec Recommends Futureproofing with AI, Blockchain and Crowdsourcing

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But the supply chain disruptions that it exacerbated have not fallen by the wayside as easily as disposable masks did, with the global movement of goods continuing to be impacted by one challenge after another — from war and terrorist attacks to drought. The COVID-19 pandemic has, for all intents and purposes, ended.

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April 2020 Industry Updates: Amazon’s Coronavirus Journey & Mobile’s Decline

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Published April 20, 2020. Coronavirus and Amazon have made up two of the biggest news stories for marketers in April 2020. Their fulfillment services have been crucial in the delivery of essential goods throughout the country. In the last month, Amazon hired over 100,000 workers in delivery and fulfillment positions.

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Holiday Season 2020: How Businesses Can Be Prepared

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But the 2020 season won’t just be bigger, it will be radically different thanks to one key factor: the COVID-19 pandemic. The panic around this virus and the broad swathe of destruction it has caused around the world ensure that 2020 will be remembered with dismay. How the 2020 Holiday Season Will be Different.

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Shutterfly Acquires Spoonflower for $225M, Doubles Down on Home Décor Growth

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The home décor market saw significant growth in 2020 as consumers rushed to outfit their homes for remote working and learning. Although ResearchAndMarkets.com indicates that the global market for this category surpassed $641 billion in 2020 , that growth is poised to continue, moderately, over the next five years.

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Holiday Season 2020 Will be Different. Here’s How

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A question that is largely on the minds of retailers and consumers alike. With COVID-19 still at large, consumers will be making difficult shopping choices and retailers will be scratching their heads for a strategy that will bring them a great sale. What do retailers have in store for them? Retail’s new normal.

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Amazon FBA Boosts Sustainability Efforts With Two Circular Commerce Programs

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Amazon has introduced two new Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) programs to help merchants selling on Amazon resell customer-returned or overstocked items. These new programs are examples of the steps we’re taking to ensure that products sold on Amazon — whether by us or our small business partners — go to good use and don’t become waste.

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How to get started with dropshipping for small businesses

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How drop shipping from US suppliers helps small businesses Editor’s Note : This article is a guest post by Devon Funk, a freelancer at Spocket. Source : Oberlo Small Business Statistics In today’s business landscape, small businesses drive robust economic growth and job creation. Out of the 33.2