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Report: Brands and Consumers Increasingly Embracing Third-Party Commerce

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The benefits of having access to a near-limitless supply of unowned inventory (on the retailer side) and having access to other brands’ and retailers’ sales channels (on the brand side), has been compelling to put it mildly. No surprise then that 59% of those surveyed said they plan to increase their use of 3P selling.

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Generative AI in Retail: 4 Predictions for 2025

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Today, retailers face a complex landscape marked by rising costs, supply chain disruptions, pricing pressures and high employee turnover. In 2025, retailers will scale these AI projects across the enterprise and embed the technology into core operations of their business.

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Webinar: Kearney Supply Chain Expert Identifies 5 Key Resiliency Challenges

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The COVID pandemic caused significant disruption to 80% of supply chains around the world, with the result that nearly half ( 47% ) of supply chain operations will be overhauled, according to data from Kearney and the World Economic Forum. The stakes involved in crisis-proofing supply chains are high.

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Shopify to Acquire Deliverr in $2.1B Deal to Fortify Fulfillment Offerings

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billion , the largest acquisition in Shopify’s history, as the retail industry continues to struggle with supply chain and last mile challenges. Amid supply chain challenges that have plagued retail, a number of major players have recently invested in technology to improve fulfillment options.

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Multichannel Distribution 101: Expand Your Ecommerce Business to New Marketplaces

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Multichannel distribution means taking that foundation and expanding it to new buyers on different channels. Multichannel distribution isn’t optional if you want to build a thriving ecommerce business. To successfully start your journey as a multichannel ecommerce seller, you need to arm yourself with the right knowledge and tools.

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Michaels Aims to Enlarge Online Assortment More than 4X with Digital Marketplace

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The retailer is accepting sellers from categories including arts and crafts supplies, candle and soap making, leather and woodwork, baking, tools and tech, yarn, stitchery, kids, toys, education, journaling and seasonal products.

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Walmart Marketplace Adds Categories, Enhances Fulfillment Offerings

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Walmart Marketplace will add three popular categories to its assortment and expand fulfillment offerings for sellers, including a multichannel solutions program that will use Walmart Fulfillment Services (WFS) to fulfill orders from any ecommerce site via Walmart’s supply chain when it launches Sept.