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Instacart Connects Retailers to Small Business Owners with Launch of Instacart Business

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Instacart will expand its delivery capabilities beyond the consumer space with the launch of Instacart Business, a B2B service aimed at helping small businesses. Instacart Business also will cover office supplies currently offered by Instacart, such as paper and pens. and Canada.

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Shipt Debuts Small Business Accelerator Program in 5 Cities

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LadderUp will focus on businesses owned by LGBTQ+ people and people of color, with the goal of having at least 50% of program participants falling into these categories. Through March 6, small businesses in the grocery/beverage, health, beauty and floral/gifts verticals can apply for the program.

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2022 Predictions: Shipping Experience Will be the Key to Retail and Ecommerce Success

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The pandemic has brought about long-term changes for both business operations and consumer expectations, and 2021 taught us how far removed we are from ever returning to the old “normal.” Businesses continued to be put to the test over the last year, especially small business owners in retail and ecommerce.

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How Walmart is Helping Small Businesses ‘Stay in Stock and in Control’

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Now the company has set its sights on becoming the go-to resource for all the other businesses in the neighborhood as well with its new Walmart Business offering. Retail TouchPoints (RTP): Walmart isn’t the only large retailer that has turned its attention to small businesses recently.

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What to Expect in 2022: 3 Strategies That Should be Top of Mind for Retailers 

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In conversations with retailers, technology partners and industry veterans in my network, several points have stood out. One area of investment by retailers is a shift to buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS), which was called “table stakes” by one retailer insider I talked with. Alternative Supply Chain Options.

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Strategies for Retailers to Weather the Storm this Hurricane Season

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Hurricane Season 2022 is underway, and with it comes the looming threat of outages and downtime for retailers. As we head into the peak of the season, retailers should review their disaster avoidance strategies as they seek to protect critical equipment and prevent downtime. Address the Threat.

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From Niche Product to Viral Sensation: How Bogg Bag Ventured into 1,800 Target Stores

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Starting in early December, Bogg Bags will be available in 1,800 stores nationwide, including a limited-edition Bullseye Bogg Bag and two additional colorways exclusive to the retailer: Beach Hydrangea and For Shore White. However, this latest expansion has kickstarted a new growth trajectory for the business, which started in 2008.