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Playbook: Evolving the Last Mile in the US

In this Playbook, we present four key strategies that US retailers can adopt to gain a competitive advantage in the last mile, covering in-house logistics infrastructure, returns, sustainability, and technology for BOPIS and curbside pickup.

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Innovator Intelligence: Why Retail Needs To Revisit SEO

The pandemic-driven surge in e-commerce and the tightening of marketing budgets present an opportunity for retailers to review their search engine optimization (SEO) strategies. In this free report, sponsored by Botify, we analyze the key industry trends driving the need for SEO reconsideration in retail and discuss the importance and benefits of organic search. We also explore the Botify enterprise SEO platform, which can help retailers uncover SEO opportunities to derive real business value.

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US Consumer Tracker: Spending Plans for Memorial Day Amid Record-Low Avoidance of Public Places

Our latest survey report provides a detailed update on US consumers’ behaviors, concerns and expectations, with a focus on the implications for retail. This week, we discuss consumers’ spending plans for Memorial Day this year. We also present findings on where, how and how much consumers are shopping, as well as consumer avoidance of public places and what activities they have done in the past two weeks.

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Williams-Sonoma (NYSE: WSM) Company Profile

Williams-Sonoma is a US-based retailer of bathware, kitchenware, entertainment products, furniture, home furnishings and outdoor goods. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and operates stores in Australia, Canada, the UK and the US (its primary market).

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Wayfair, Inc. (NYSE: W) Company Profile

Wayfair is a US-based retailer of home goods, including décor, furniture and houseware. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, the company operates stores in Canada, Germany, the UK and the US (its primary market).

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The Age of Precision Category Management: Hyper-Localized Assortment Optimization Using Advanced Technologies

In order to meet customer demand and expectations, it is essential for CPG companies and retailers to carry the right product assortment. In this report, sponsored by HIVERY, we discuss how CPG companies and retailers can achieve the goal of customer-centricity through the hyper-localization of assortment. We consider challenges in using data and assortment planning, as well as the skills required to succeed in retail category management.

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