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LL Flooring Finds Last-Minute Buyer, to Stay Open

After securing a last-minute buyer, LL Flooring is reversing course on shutting down all of its stores. The hardwood flooring retailer formerly known as Lumber Liquidators signed an agreement with private equity firm F9 Investments for a sale of its business on Friday afternoon. Under terms of the deal, expected to close by the end of September,…

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Biden Targets Shein, Temu With New Rules to Curb Alleged ‘Abuse’ of US Trade Loophole
September 16, 2024 at 2:57 pm

The Biden administration announced new steps on Friday to curtail what it calls the “overuse and abuse” of a longstanding trade law that permits low-value shipments to enter the United States without paying import duties and processing fees. The steps include a new rule proposal which would bar overseas shipments of products that are subject…

How AI is Revolutionizing Pharmacy Care 
September 16, 2024 at 1:57 pm

Adoption of artificial intelligence across the retail sector is on the rise, with over half (54 percent) of businesses reporting plans to invest major amounts in the technology over the next five years, mainly to aid in marketing operations (58 percent), according to a new report from BSI. However, the report found the healthcare industry…

Is a Lack of Data Readiness Holding You Back From a Personalized CX? It’s Time to Invest in a Data Ecosystem
September 16, 2024 at 9:21 am

At its inception, digital for retail and commerce promised total visibility, reporting and optimization of each customer’s interactions with a brand across their lifetime. That promise is the foundation of online marketing. But while companies that invest in digital experience generate an incredible quantity of data, they often feel burdened by its volume. And they…

Optimizing Back-to-School Supply Chains: How AI and Strong Partnerships Drive Success
September 16, 2024 at 7:39 am

Back-to-school shopping, like other large retail events, demands careful supply chain planning to avoid bottlenecks and delays from large orders. With this year's projected spending lower than last year's, retailers need to accurately forecast demand to prevent overstocking while meeting consumers’ needs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) Optimizes Inventory Purchase Decisions AI is capable of analyzing consumer…