Retailing

GRCV’s Yuka E-Commerce Enters $20 Billion-Plus CBD Industry with Significant Product Investment and New Marketing Strategy

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

The Company has shown proven success in the CBD category, wherein just the last month it sold an impressive $100,000-plus worth of CBD gummies online in a matter of days.

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  • The Company has shown proven success in the CBD category, wherein just the last month it sold an impressive $100,000-plus worth of CBD gummies online in a matter of days.
  • Overall, year-to-date, GRCV, through YUKA, now has sold over $850,000 worth of quality CBD-infused goods.
  • Yuka is an e-commerce company dedicated to providing strategic sales channels for brands looking to enter or expand in the global e-commerce market.
  • Services offered include not only comprehensive sales and marketing services, but also operational sales and fulfillment logistics, and product and brand photography.

Walker Sands to Share Key Findings from 2019 Future of Retail Report at IRCE

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walker Sands Communications , an integrated PR and digital marketing agency for B2B technology and professional services companies, will present its sixth annual Future of Retail report at IRCE 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.

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  • CHICAGO, June 20, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Walker Sands Communications , an integrated PR and digital marketing agency for B2B technology and professional services companies, will present its sixth annual Future of Retail report at IRCE 2019 in Chicago, Illinois.
  • Erin Jordan, retail technology and commerce practice area lead at Walker Sands and author of the report, will present the key findings and takeaways on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 10:30am in Room S103A-Dof McCormick Place South.
  • Since 2013, the annual Future of Retail report has focused on how new developments and technology in e-commerce have changed retail and the consumer shopping experience.
  • Walker Sands' annual Future of Retail report has become a go-to resource for retail and marketing reporters and thought leaders looking for insight on the evolution of the retail experience.

More than 100 Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses Move on to Next Step During Walmart’s 6th Annual Open Call Event

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

During the sixth annual Open Call event, more than 100 companies moved on to the next step, with several dozen getting deals on the spot to go on Walmart store shelves.

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  • During the sixth annual Open Call event, more than 100 companies moved on to the next step, with several dozen getting deals on the spot to go on Walmart store shelves.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In addition to pitch meetings, the two-day event provided informative sessions for supplier-hopefuls.
  • Walmart CEO Doug McMillon who once worked as a buyer for the company also addressed the eager entrepreneurs.
  • The Open Call event underscores that commitment and helps Walmart make a difference on something customers care about.

AmazonFresh Expands to Las Vegas With 1- And 2-Hour Delivery

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Starting today, Prime members in Las Vegas can shop tens of thousands products from meat and seafood to fresh produce and everyday essentials for ultrafast one- and two-hour delivery from AmazonFresh.

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  • Starting today, Prime members in Las Vegas can shop tens of thousands products from meat and seafood to fresh produce and everyday essentials for ultrafast one- and two-hour delivery from AmazonFresh.
  • Were thrilled to introduce AmazonFresh to Prime members in Las Vegas, said Stephenie Landry, Vice President, AmazonFresh and Prime Now.
  • We're happy to deliver on that ask and cant wait for customers in Las Vegas to take advantage of one- and two-hour delivery from AmazonFresh.
  • With AmazonFresh, Prime members can combine grocery and other shopping into one seamless experience that easily fits into their busy lives.

Marketsmith Inc. Introduces Merchandise Intelligence

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Merchandise Intelligence takes it one step further, drilling down to the shelf and SKU level, allowing retailers to optimize their in-store portfolio and product lines.

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  • Merchandise Intelligence takes it one step further, drilling down to the shelf and SKU level, allowing retailers to optimize their in-store portfolio and product lines.
  • "Our Marketing Intelligence platform leverages decades of experience in using data science to drive successful retail merchandising strategies."
  • Marketing Intelligence is an AI-powered platform that delivers a detailed, comprehensive view of product lines to support critical business decision making.
  • Merchandise Intelligence is the company's latest technology product innovation this year, with additional products slated to debut this fall.

Compelling, True Stories of Nation's Greatest Businessmen and Women Revealed in Breakthrough Leadership Book BECOME AN ACCELERATOR LEADER by Dr. Alvin Rohrs

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Says Walmart, Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon, "Become an Accelerator Leader is a joy to read and a valuable guide for every established or aspiring leader.

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  • Says Walmart, Inc. President and CEO Doug McMillon, "Become an Accelerator Leader is a joy to read and a valuable guide for every established or aspiring leader.
  • Alvin's storytelling skills reinforce important leadership lessons in a practical way, and he provides clear, actionable items.
  • I admire his transformative leadership style that accelerates others and creates an abundance of good.
  • These real-life moments of truth breathe life into the breakthrough accelerator leadership philosophy Rohrs teaches.

New Barnes & Noble Education Report Finds Gen Z Will Have Strong Influence on 2020 Presidential Election

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading provider of educational products and services solutions for higher education and K-12 institutions, today announced the findings from its Conversations with Gen Z: The Election Year report .

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  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) , a leading provider of educational products and services solutions for higher education and K-12 institutions, today announced the findings from its Conversations with Gen Z: The Election Year report .
  • Conducted by Barnes & Noble College Insights , the report surveyed 1,500 Gen Z college students nationwide to get an initial snapshot of their attitudes and behaviors around voting ahead of the 2020 presidential election.
  • Some of the top findings and trends from the Conversations with Gen Z: The Election Year report include:
    The report reveals that Gen Zs showing at the polls in 2020 will be strong more than 9 in 10 (95%) registered college students plan to vote in the upcoming presidential election.
  • Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. (NYSE: BNED) is a leading provider of higher education and K-12 educational products and solutions.

REI Co-op announces two new efforts to bolster environmental and outdoor journalism

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

Beginning this fall, Uncommon Path will be available at all 155 REI stores and in select newsstands nationwide.

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  • Beginning this fall, Uncommon Path will be available at all 155 REI stores and in select newsstands nationwide.
  • In addition to full-length feature stories about outdoor life and culture, Uncommon Path will offer product recommendations, gear reviews and more.
  • This year, REI members who buy Uncommon Path will be contributing to the health of the outdoors, including local environmental and outdoor-focused journalism.
  • If you can't visit a store, you can shop at REI.com , REI Outlet or the free REI shopping app .

Alibaba’s 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival Breaks Records Across China

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

The results of the 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival are encouraging.

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  • The results of the 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival are encouraging.
  • It has proven to be a celebration that can match the enthusiasm and scale of the 11.11 Global Shopping Festival.
  • Cities outside the first- and second-tier were among top-10 growth cities in this years 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival.
  • Powered by Cainaio, Alibabas logistics arm, customers in 354 cities in China were able to enjoy same-day delivery during this years 6.18 Mid-Year Shopping Festival.

Venture Café Teams Up with Ahold Delhaize USA Services Company to Host New Supply Chain Immersion Program

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Thursday, June 20, 2019

BOSTON, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Venture Caf, a non-profit focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship in New England, announced today that it has teamed up with Retail Business Services (RBS), the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, to launch a new supply chain immersion program.

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  • BOSTON, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Venture Caf, a non-profit focused on growing inclusive entrepreneurship in New England, announced today that it has teamed up with Retail Business Services (RBS), the services company of Ahold Delhaize USA, to launch a new supply chain immersion program.
  • The 10-week program is designed for early-stage entrepreneurs focused on building a next-generation products or services to solve problems in the retail supply chain.
  • "We're excited to partner with Venture Caf on this innovative program to support early stage entrepreneurs," said Andre Shaw, SVP of Demand Management for Retail Business Services.
  • The Supply Chain Seed Program, powered by Retail Business Services, an Ahold Delhaize USA company, will combine the best of Venture Caf's programming prowess with exclusive access to supply chain executives.