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Morrisons takeover approach: Who wants to buy the supermarket and why?

365 Retail

Morrisons has been led by chief executive David Potts since 2015, alongside chief operating officer Trevor Strain and chief finance officer Michael Gleeson. Sources close to CD&R have said the firm believes it “shares the values of Morrisons” and recognises the quality of the retailer. Who is the potential buyer?

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4 Chinese Marketplaces To Keep an Eye On

ChannelAdvisor

Taobao spin-off Tmall is owned by Alibaba, a group which has a massive 80% + stake in the Chinese online market — Tmall accounts for 53% of online retail here in Q1 2017. Operating in 63 countries, the platform now plays host to over 14,500 International brands including some of the world’s biggest, such as Disney and Burberry.

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2020 eCommerce Trends

PFS

From eCommerce operations to consumer preferences, the retail industry will quickly need to become accustomed to change. 5) With a variety of retailers (from lifestyle and beauty to food and beverage) infusing CBD within their products, this is a trend to keep top of mind in the year ahead.

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Use Coupang marketplace to enter the Korean ecommerce arena

Payoneer

If you’re a cross-border seller looking to expand your business operations, Coupang marketplace should be at the top of your list. Major operators have achieved nearly universal coverage, ensuring seamless connectivity nationwide. In 2021 alone, domestic online purchases reached a staggering $168.5

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10 Ways Alcohol Brands Can Play Online

Profitero

The key question becomes: What can alcohol brands do to influence shopper behavior and engage with online retailers and technology platforms? MillerCoors’ Kail said, “There’s other delivery apps that are starting to think about this, some of the food players like UberEATS, DoorDash and Grubhub. Launch an ECommerce Hub.

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Your Pre-Launch Checklist: What to Consider Before Debuting Your eCommerce Business

Weebly

On the other hand, the more professional your business looks and operates from the get-go, and the fewer snags you run into, the better. Weebly's drag-and-drop website platform features a wide selection of appealing pre-fab themes , or digital templates, geared toward online stores. Some advance preparation should help.

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The 19 Most Innovative Ecommerce Brands of 2017

BigCommerce

What we got back were hundreds of submissions from online brands building visionary developments that drive growth opportunities, solve business challenges, and deliver outstanding customer experiences above and beyond traditional online retail. Food & Beverage. operating costs as previous platform.

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