Sephora speeds up delivery to two-hour window and debuts live help
Sephora has announced the launch of a same-day delivery service. Customers of the LVMH-owned retailer will now be able to receive their beauty products within two hours of ordering.
Saks e-commerce unit planning IPO?
The e-commerce division of Saks Fifth Avenue is preparing to list in the first half of next year, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal, quoting ‘people familiar with the matter’ as its source.
Shopify launches global ERP program
Shopify has partnered with Microsoft, Oracle NetSuite, Infor, Acumatica and Brightpearl to help high-volume merchants connect ERP systems with commerce capabilities.
Deciem enters Mexican market via luxury department store El Palacio de Hierro
The Ordinary parent company Deciem is entering the Mexican beauty market, with a retail launch into luxury department store El Palacio de Hierro.
Walmart, Target et al charter ships to stock shelves
America’s largest retailers have resorted to chartering their own ships in order to stock their shelves, according to a report published by The Wall Street Journal.
NTWRK raises US$50 million
North American livestream shopping platform, NTWRK has raised US$50 million in a funding round led by Goldman Sachs and Kering. Tenere Capital and LionTree Partners also participated.
Target rolls out mobile scheduling app to help staff chose or swap shifts to suit
Target has rolled out a new mobile scheduling app which will enable employees to choose shifts to align with their schedules. The US retailer has been evolving its staffing model for more than a year to provide more stable hours and paychecks for its team.
Claire’s launches first subscription service Cdrop
Fashion brand Claire’s has launched its first subscription service program, named Cdrop, focusing on Gen Z and millennial consumers.
Coresight Research confirms 10.10 livestream event is back for 2021
Coresight Research has confirmed that it will run its livestream shopping festival once again this year in a bid to convert US shoppers to the new retail medium, according to a report published by WWD.
Buy less to end supply crisis, says Maersk executive
The CEO of Maersk-owned APM Terminals has warned that elevated consumer demand is exacerbating the supply chain crisis, according to a report published by the Financial Times.
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