Digitalcommerce360
Jun 3, 19:40
Amazon applies AI shopping tech to customer retailer agents with AWS
Amazon is now bringing some of the artificial intelligence (AI) technology powering its new shopping agent to other retailers, starting with Kate Spade New York. The latest offering, called Agentic Shopping Assistant, is now available through Amazon Web Services (AWS). It allows retailers outside of Amazon to build and launch their own customized digital AI […] The post Amazon applies AI shopping tech to customer retailer agents with AWS appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Amazon is now bringing some of the artificial intelligence (AI) technology powering its new shopping agent to other retailers, starting with Kate Spade New York. The latest offering, called Agentic Shopping Assistant, is now available through Amazon Web Services (AWS).
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It allows retailers outside of Amazon to build and launch their own customized digital AI […] The post Amazon applies AI shopping tech to customer retailer agents with AWS appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Retaildive
Jun 3, 12:07
Steph Curry trades Under Armour partnership for a deal with Li-Ning
The NBA star broke ties with his former partner in November and will now focus on growing the Curry Brand under a Chinese sportswear company.
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The athlete signed a long-term deal with the Chinese sportswear company that will focus on co-creation across multiple categories, according to a Monday press release. The pair plan to expand Curry’s eponymous brand into “broader consumer lifestyle sport categories” over time. The activewear brand released its last Curry-branded shoe in February.
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The NBA star broke ties with his former partner in November and will now focus on growing the Curry Brand under a Chinese sportswear company.
Retaildive
Jun 3, 11:49
Macy’s revamped half its stores and customers followed
As it improves merchandising and customer experience at 200-plus stores, some analysts now see the department store taking share from weaker rivals.
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on Wednesday reported overall Q1 net sales rose 1.8% year over year to $4.7 billion, with positive comps across Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury. Overall comps rose 3%. CEO Tony Spring said there is another reason why customers showed up in Q1.
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As it improves merchandising and customer experience at 200-plus stores, some analysts now see the department store taking share from weaker rivals.
Retaildive
Jun 3, 11:44
Ulta’s prestige beauty shines despite consumer pressure
The retailer's sales jumped 11% in Q1 with the help of higher-end offerings. Meanwhile, the company is plotting an experiential store in New York City.
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Ulta’s prestige beauty shines despite consumer pressure. The retailer's sales jumped 11% in Q1 with the help of higher-end offerings. Meanwhile, the company is plotting an experiential store in New York City.
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The retailer's sales jumped 11% in Q1 with the help of higher-end offerings.
Retaildive
Jun 3, 10:35
Target’s ‘food-forward’ strategy includes supply chain improvements, too
The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
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As Target continues its “food-forward” strategy to make its grocery assortment a key reason people choose to shop at its stores, the retailer has opened its fourth food distribution center in three years.
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The retailer’s newest and largest food facility to date replenishes the nearly 130 stores it serves up to two days faster than before.
Retaildive
Jun 3, 09:59
Costco’s personalization effort drives $500M in digital sales
Personalized product recommendation carousels drive three times higher digital conversion rates than usual, CFO Gary Millerchip said.
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Costco’s digital growth was a highlight for the warehouse club, and the leaders have put an emphasis on increasing membership renewals from digitally focused customers. Costco saw 9.8% year over year comparable sales growth in the third quarter of 2026, according to an earnings report. Net sales rose 11.6% year over year to $69.2 billion.
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Personalized product recommendation carousels drive three times higher digital conversion rates than usual, CFO Gary Millerchip said.
Retaildive
Jun 3, 09:43
Inside Belk’s latest collaboration with Sewing Down South
The third iteration of their partnership includes an expansion into jewelry and the return of a pop-up store in Charleston, South Carolina.
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Belk’s latest collaboration highlights its private label, along with some Southern charm. The department store’s owned brand, Crown & Ivy, is once again in partnership with Sewing Down South , a lifestyle brand co-founded by reality TV star Craig Conover of “Southern Charm,” fame.
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The third iteration of their partnership includes an expansion into jewelry and the return of a pop-up store in Charleston, South Carolina.
Digitalcommerce360
Jun 2, 20:10
Cotopaxi prepares data for agentic AI discovery, learning from marketplace integrations
Digitally native outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi has expanded its reach since its founding 12 years ago, now operating 22 physical stores, selling wholesale and through online marketplaces — and it’s now preparing its data to be able to sell through agentic AI platforms as well. Part of that data preparation has already begun. To sell […] The post Cotopaxi prepares data for agentic AI discovery, learning from marketplace integrations appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Digitally native outdoor gear brand Cotopaxi has expanded its reach since its founding 12 years ago, now operating 22 physical stores, selling wholesale and through online marketplaces — and it’s now preparing its data to be able to sell through agentic AI platforms as well. Part of that data preparation has already begun.
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To sell […] The post Cotopaxi prepares data for agentic AI discovery, learning from marketplace integrations appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
Jun 2, 20:02
AliExpress brings on livestreams from creators to push Summer Sale event
AliExpress launched its June Summer Sale event for the first 10 days of June, promoting discounts across its Brand+ channel, consumer product categories and AliExpress Business with discounts and creator-led livestreams. The event, which concludes June 10, takes place globally. A spokesperson for AliExpress told Digital Commerce 360 that it would reach across 12 markets. […] The post AliExpress brings on livestreams from creators to push Summer Sale event appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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AliExpress launched its June Summer Sale event for the first 10 days of June, promoting discounts across its Brand+ channel, consumer product categories and AliExpress Business with discounts and creator-led livestreams. A spokesperson for AliExpress told Digital Commerce 360 that it would reach across 12 markets.
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[…] The post AliExpress brings on livestreams from creators to push Summer Sale event appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
Jun 2, 19:52
FedEx spins off FedEx Freight into new company
FedEx Corp. announced that it completed its separation of FedEx Freight into a separate, independent business on June 1. The fulfillment operator first shared plans to separate FedEx Freight in December 2024. The move also coincides with the exit of FedEx chief financial officer John Dietrich. “The successful separation of FedEx Freight is a pivotal […] The post FedEx spins off FedEx Freight into new company appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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FedEx spins off FedEx Freight into new company. announced that it completed its separation of FedEx Freight into a separate, independent business on June 1. The fulfillment operator first shared plans to separate FedEx Freight in December 2024. The move also coincides with the exit of FedEx chief financial officer John Dietrich.
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The move also coincides with the exit of FedEx chief financial officer John Dietrich. “The successful separation of FedEx Freight is a pivotal […] The post FedEx spins off FedEx Freight into new company appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Retaildive
Jun 2, 12:24
Victoria’s Secret expects sales to top $7B this year
The lingerie giant’s “promo detox” meant more full-price selling in Q1, and both the namesake and Pink brands took market share.
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The lingerie giant’s “promo detox” meant more full-price selling in Q1, and both the namesake and Pink brands took market share.
Retaildive
Jun 2, 12:09
Dollar General sales soar as customers trade down at ‘accelerated’ rate
The discount retailer’s Q1 sales jumped 3.4% as rural shoppers see an outsized impact from increased gas prices.
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The discount retailer’s Q1 sales jumped 3.4% as rural shoppers see an outsized impact from increased gas prices.
Retaildive
Jun 2, 11:47
Amazon offers AI agent tech to other retailers
The online retail behemoth wants to narrow the time it takes for retailers to launch AI shopping assistants, starting with Kate Spade.
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The online retail behemoth wants to narrow the time it takes for retailers to launch AI shopping assistants, starting with Kate Spade.
Retaildive
Jun 2, 11:29
Amazon reveals Prime Day dates
The e-commerce company moved the event to June, and is encouraging shoppers to use its Alexa for Shopping AI tech.
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The e-commerce company moved the event to June, and is encouraging shoppers to use its Alexa for Shopping AI tech.
Retaildive
Jun 2, 10:39
Mass retailers draw level with supermarkets as primary grocery destinations, research shows
People have become just as likely to cite a retailer like Walmart or Target as a supermarket when asked where they spend most of their food budget, according to data from FMI.
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People have become just as likely to cite a retailer like Walmart or Target as a supermarket when asked where they spend most of their food budget, according to data from FMI.
Retaildive
Jun 1, 12:08
Even with Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle struggles to sell women’s bottoms
While the brand faced softer trends in the category, Aerie’s comparable sales grew 25% in Q1.
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Even with Sydney Sweeney, American Eagle struggles to sell women’s bottoms. While the brand faced softer trends in the category, Aerie’s comparable sales grew 25% in Q1.
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While the brand faced softer trends in the category, Aerie’s comparable sales grew 25% in Q1.
Retaildive
Jun 1, 11:08
J.C. Penney rebound stalls in the holiday quarter
The department store made some strides in its turnaround last year but ended fiscal 2025 with weakness on the top and bottom lines.
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The department store made some strides in its turnaround last year but ended fiscal 2025 with weakness on the top and bottom lines.
Retaildive
Jun 1, 10:53
Walmart: Store-fulfilled deliveries getting faster
Over 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, CFO John David Rainey said.
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Over 36% of deliveries from stores arrived in three hours or less in Q1, with quicker speeds fueling customer engagement, CFO John David Rainey said.
Retaildive
Jun 1, 05:00
What brands need to know about retail compliance before expanding wholesale
Retail growth starts with compliance. Here’s what brands need to know before scaling wholesale.
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What brands need to know about retail compliance before expanding wholesale. Retail growth starts with compliance. Here’s what brands need to know before scaling wholesale.
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Retail growth starts with compliance.
Retaildive
Jun 1, 05:00
From pilots to platforms: The next chapter of AI in retail operations
The path toward better serving customers starts with store operations.
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From pilots to platforms: The next chapter of AI in retail operations. The path toward better serving customers starts with store operations.
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The path toward better serving customers starts with store operations.
Digitalcommerce360
May 29, 21:24
DHL and USPS partner to go the extra (last) mile on delivery
The last-mile package delivery landscape in the United States will look slightly different following a new partnership between DHL and the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). DHL eCommerce and USPS signed a new exclusive multi-year contract for last-mile parcel delivery services valued at well over $10 billion. The deal represents the largest agreement in the companies’ […] The post DHL and USPS partner to go the extra (last) mile on delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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The last-mile package delivery landscape in the United States will look slightly different following a new partnership between DHL and the U.S. DHL eCommerce and USPS signed a new exclusive multi-year contract for last-mile parcel delivery services valued at well over $10 billion.
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The deal represents the largest agreement in the companies’ […] The post DHL and USPS partner to go the extra (last) mile on delivery appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
May 29, 20:50
Tractor Supply expands pet offerings with VIP Petcare acquisition
Tractor Supply Company announced its acquisition of VIP Petcare, the largest mobile veterinary care provider in the U.S., on May 28. The move brings an existing partner into the company, thanks to the community clinics in 1,700 Tractor Supply retail locations that VIP Petcare already operates. The companies did not disclose financial terms of the […] The post Tractor Supply expands pet offerings with VIP Petcare acquisition appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Tractor Supply expands pet offerings with VIP Petcare acquisition. The move brings an existing partner into the company, thanks to the community clinics in 1,700 Tractor Supply retail locations that VIP Petcare already operates.
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Tractor Supply Company announced its acquisition of VIP Petcare, the largest mobile veterinary care provider in the U.S., on May 28.
Digitalcommerce360
May 29, 20:30
Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada
On a May 6 earnings call, Medline named Mohawk Medbury as the first customer for its Prime vendor supply program in Canada. Now, the supply chain solutions company is looking ahead to fall. At that point, it said, it will take over warehouse and supply chain logistics for its client’s Ontario-based hospitals in the province’s […] The post Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada. Now, the supply chain solutions company is looking ahead to fall. At that point, it said, it will take over warehouse and supply chain logistics for its client’s Ontario-based hospitals in the province’s […] The post Medline details its Prime vendor model expansion into Canada appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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On a May 6 earnings call, Medline named Mohawk Medbury as the first customer for its Prime vendor supply program in Canada.
Digitalcommerce360
May 29, 19:06
Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds
Executives at Costco addressed how the retailer is addressing macroeconomic situations, including the cost of oil — plus its impact on gas sales — and tariff refunds. Ron Vachris, CEO at Costco, said during the retailer’s Q3 earnings call that gas prices “are very much on members’ mind.” Moreover, they have had a “major impact” […] The post Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Costco sees record gas sales in Q3, expects tariff refunds. Executives at Costco addressed how the retailer is addressing macroeconomic situations, including the cost of oil — plus its impact on gas sales — and tariff refunds. Ron Vachris, CEO at Costco, said during the retailer’s Q3 earnings call that gas prices “are very much on members’ mind.
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Executives at Costco addressed how the retailer is addressing macroeconomic situations, including the cost of oil — plus its impact on gas sales — and tariff refunds.
Retaildive
May 29, 12:13
Fashion misses at Old Navy spell trouble for Gap Inc.
Internal flubs, not customer malaise, were the cause and have been addressed, Gap Inc. CEO Richard Dickson said Thursday. But is competition from off price a growing problem for the value brand?
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Fashion misses at Old Navy spell trouble for Gap Inc.. CEO Richard Dickson said Thursday. But is competition from off price a growing problem for the value brand?
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Internal flubs, not customer malaise, were the cause and have been addressed, Gap Inc.
Retaildive
May 29, 11:41
Consumer sentiment falls to new low; cost of living ‘first-order’ worry
A sustained rise in long-run inflation expectations would likely increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
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Consumer sentiment falls to new low; cost of living ‘first-order’ worry. A sustained rise in long-run inflation expectations would likely increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
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A sustained rise in long-run inflation expectations would likely increase the odds that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates.
Retaildive
May 29, 11:31
The Weekly Closeout: Burlington plots store openings, Mattel expands Brick Shop
The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.
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The off-price retailer plans to open over 100 new locations this year, while the toy company debuted new brick sets featuring Lamborghini and Chevrolet.
Digitalcommerce360
May 28, 22:17
Dick’s Sporting Goods brings sales growth back to Foot Locker in Q1
Dick’s Sporting Goods said its newly acquired Foot Locker business returned to comparable sales growth and profitability in Q1 — a sign that the retailer’s turnaround efforts are starting to take hold. For its fiscal quarter ended May 2, Dick’s reported a 6.0% increase in comparable sales for its namesake banner. During the same period, […] The post Dick’s Sporting Goods brings sales growth back to Foot Locker in Q1 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Dick’s Sporting Goods brings sales growth back to Foot Locker in Q1. For its fiscal quarter ended May 2, Dick’s reported a 6.0% increase in comparable sales for its namesake banner. During the same period, […] The post Dick’s Sporting Goods brings sales growth back to Foot Locker in Q1 appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Dick’s Sporting Goods said its newly acquired Foot Locker business returned to comparable sales growth and profitability in Q1 — a sign that the retailer’s turnaround efforts are starting to take hold.
Digitalcommerce360
May 28, 19:16
Ecommerce Trends: Which retailers could lower prices after tariff refunds
Throughout 2025 and 2026, retailers have adjusted projections, supply chain strategies and pricing as tariffs fluctuated — and now, as some of the biggest names in online retail pursue tariff refunds, some merchants are considering lower prices as a next step. What is already clear is that tariff refunds are beginning to flow in the […] The post Ecommerce Trends: Which retailers could lower prices after tariff refunds appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Ecommerce Trends: Which retailers could lower prices after tariff refunds. Throughout 2025 and 2026, retailers have adjusted projections, supply chain strategies and pricing as tariffs fluctuated — and now, as some of the biggest names in online retail pursue tariff refunds, some merchants are considering lower prices as a next step.
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What is already clear is that tariff refunds are beginning to flow in the […] The post Ecommerce Trends: Which retailers could lower prices after tariff refunds appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
May 27, 17:40
Alibaba integrates PicCopilot with Google Ads, eyeing conversion for ecommerce
Alibaba’s PicCopilot platform expanded its capabilities for generating Google display ads, using a new integration launched with ecommerce conversion in mind. The new PicCopilot integration for Google Ads is targeted toward small- and medium-sized ecommerce operators, according to Alibaba. It will offer users a workflow for assembling ads within PicCopilot that are tailored for Google […] The post Alibaba integrates PicCopilot with Google Ads, eyeing conversion for ecommerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Alibaba integrates PicCopilot with Google Ads, eyeing conversion for ecommerce. Alibaba’s PicCopilot platform expanded its capabilities for generating Google display ads, using a new integration launched with ecommerce conversion in mind. The new PicCopilot integration for Google Ads is targeted toward small- and medium-sized ecommerce operators, according to Alibaba.
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It will offer users a workflow for assembling ads within PicCopilot that are tailored for Google […] The post Alibaba integrates PicCopilot with Google Ads, eyeing conversion for ecommerce appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
May 26, 21:48
Ecommerce earnings recap: BJ’s Wholesale, Williams-Sonoma and more
The latest ecommerce earnings results are out from retailers in Digital Commerce 360’s Top 2000 Database. BJ’s Wholesale Club cited digital growth as it reported net sales increased 9.9% year over year in its most recent quarter. Elsewhere, Williams-Sonoma said digital sales were improving for Pottery Barn as revenue across the company’s brand portfolio grew […] The post Ecommerce earnings recap: BJ’s Wholesale, Williams-Sonoma and more appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Ecommerce earnings recap: BJ’s Wholesale, Williams-Sonoma and more. BJ’s Wholesale Club cited digital growth as it reported net sales increased 9.9% year over year in its most recent quarter.
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The latest ecommerce earnings results are out from retailers in Digital Commerce 360’s Top 2000 Database.
Digitalcommerce360
May 26, 19:52
RedSail relaunches PrimeRx marketplace as RxMarket
RedSail Technologies has relaunched its prescription drug marketplace PrimeRx Market as RxMarket, as of late May. PrimeRx Market previously established itself as a purchasing marketplace for independent pharmacies. RedSail said PrimeRx Market helped those pharmacies “navigate increasing financial pressure through greater pricing visibility and more efficient purchasing decisions.” RedSail, the marketplace’s owner, is a pharmacy […] The post RedSail relaunches PrimeRx marketplace as RxMarket appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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RedSail relaunches PrimeRx marketplace as RxMarket. RedSail Technologies has relaunched its prescription drug marketplace PrimeRx Market as RxMarket, as of late May. PrimeRx Market previously established itself as a purchasing marketplace for independent pharmacies.
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RedSail said PrimeRx Market helped those pharmacies “navigate increasing financial pressure through greater pricing visibility and more efficient purchasing decisions.” RedSail, the marketplace’s owner, is a pharmacy […] The post RedSail relaunches PrimeRx marketplace as RxMarket appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
May 26, 18:37
John Deere shares digital growth, tariff costs in Q2 results
John Deere reported a positive quarter of revenue growth in Q2 despite economic difficulties impacting its customers. Deere cited tariffs and fuel prices as challenges facing the agriculture sector, despite a $272 million refund of tariff costs in the quarter. In its fiscal Q2 ended May 3, 2026, Deere said worldwide net revenue grew 5% […] The post John Deere shares digital growth, tariff costs in Q2 results appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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John Deere shares digital growth, tariff costs in Q2 results. John Deere reported a positive quarter of revenue growth in Q2 despite economic difficulties impacting its customers. Deere cited tariffs and fuel prices as challenges facing the agriculture sector, despite a $272 million refund of tariff costs in the quarter.
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In its fiscal Q2 ended May 3, 2026, Deere said worldwide net revenue grew 5% […] The post John Deere shares digital growth, tariff costs in Q2 results appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
Digitalcommerce360
May 22, 21:05
e.l.f. Beauty sales grow in Q4 as company contemplates price cuts
E.l.f. Beauty Inc. closed fiscal 2026 with another quarter of double-digit sales growth, helped by ecommerce, retail gains and its fast-growing Rhode brand. But the company is also preparing targeted price cuts after tariff-related price increases weighed heavily on demand for its core e.l.f. products. In its latest earnings report, e.l.f. said net sales for […] The post e.l.f. Beauty sales grow in Q4 as company contemplates price cuts appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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closed fiscal 2026 with another quarter of double-digit sales growth, helped by ecommerce, retail gains and its fast-growing Rhode brand. said net sales for […] The post e.l.f. Beauty sales grow in Q4 as company contemplates price cuts appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .
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Beauty sales grow in Q4 as company contemplates price cuts appeared first on Digital Commerce 360 .