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Citing ‘Market Instability,’ Walgreens Decides Not to Sell UK Retailer Boots

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But, as a company statement pointed out, market conditions have shifted dramatically in the last six months. We have now completed a thorough review of Boots and No7 Beauty Company, with the outcome reflecting rapidly evolving and challenging financial market conditions beyond our control,” said Rosalind Brewer WBA CEO in the statement. “It

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Holiday Highlights From Cyber Week: What’s Happened Since 2014

Forrester eCommerce

For several years, market research firm Bizrate Insights has surveyed US shoppers during Cyber Week. This blog post is part of Forrester’s Holiday 2019 retail series.

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L’Occitane Combines CEO and Managing Director Roles

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He joined the La Prairie Group in 2014, eventually rising to VP for Europe, the Americas, the Middle East and Africa. His in-depth knowledge of the global market, combined with an inclusive leadership style, makes him a strong CEO to bring together a multi-brand and multicultural group delivering value for all our stakeholders.”

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Content Marketing in 2021 and Beyond

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Let’s talk about content marketing. Content marketing continues to flourish for one very simple reason: it’s what the people want. Craig Davis , the former Chief Creative Officer at marketing communications firm J. That’s content marketing in a nutshell. So, what’s happening in content marketing, version 2021?

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5 Content Marketing Ideas for April 2023

Practical eCommerce

Since 2014 we've published a monthly series of content marketing ideas. The post 5 Content Marketing Ideas for April 2023 appeared first on Practical Ecommerce. This installment focuses on articles and videos with April-holiday themes.

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Port In The Storm: Takeaways From Amazon’s Q2 2022 Earnings

Forrester eCommerce

As a result, Amazon reported a $2 billion loss, marking the business’s second consecutive quarterly loss, which hasn’t happened since 2014. After years of spending lavishly on growth, Amazon cut costs in Q2 2022, reducing headcount by 6% and, according to CEO Andy Jassy, “improving the productivity of [its] fulfillment network.”

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Williams-Sonoma Promotes Veteran Insider to Brand President Role

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Carbullido joined Williams-Sonoma in 2009 as VP, Pottery Barn Ecommerce, and since 2014 has served as its Chief Marketing Officer, leading marketing strategy and operations across the retailer’s portfolio of brands. He is replacing Ryan Ross, who resigned earlier this month for a leadership position outside the company.