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It’s Official – Amazon is an Ecommerce Enabler First and a Retailer Second

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With new services like Supply Chain by Amazon and Amazon Shipping joining existing offerings such as FBA and Amazon Lending, Amazon is firmly positioning itself more and more as a tech-powered service company and less and less as a retailer. Now qualified sellers can borrow more, up to $5 million.

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Customer Base, Digital Capabilities and Strategic Synergies are Driving Valuations in DTC Mergers and Acquisitions

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The mergers and acquisitions market remains strong for direct-to-consumer firms that operate across a spectrum of channels, but investors are now going back to the fundamentals and targeting companies with evidence of economic success.

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How Natori Used AI to Sharpen Retargeting and Achieve a 943% ROAS

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She left a prestigious Wall Street position to start the company; similarly, Ken left a career in finance to join the company in 2007. We also get end-to-end accountability in the supply chain.” Natori also sells via wholesale channels, to luxury retailers such as Neiman Marcus and Bergdorf Goodman.

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CIO Q&A: Lessons and Priorities from Aldo Group’s Companywide Digital Transformation

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Customer-focused digital transformation is important for any retail business, but the pandemic-induced volatility and fast pace of change in the industry means that such transformations need to occur in all areas of the enterprise, from product design to planning and supply chain.

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REI Taps Former Amazon Exec for New Chief Commercial Officer Position

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He will be tasked with uniting the co-op’s retail and ecommerce channels to help REI build a seamless omnichannel experience for its customers and members. Hall joined REI in 2019 and currently leads strategy, sustainability and finance.

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Gotham Greens Raises $310M+ to Cultivate Greenhouse Growth

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Hydroponic greenhouse network operator and plant-based food provider Gotham Greens has raised more than $310 million in new capital, which brings the Certified B Corporation’s total financing to $440 million. through: Channel and geographic market expansion; Increased operational capacity; and New product development.

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The Top 5 Retail Remix Episodes of 2023

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Over three -plus years, I have had the honor of speaking with industry pros who have rich backgrounds in tech, marketing and advertising, operations, finance and so much more. The retailer has built, tested and optimized mobile-based technology to help associates feel equipped, informed and connected to serve customers across all channels.

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