1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
  2. Channel: Marketplace

Shopify makes its online presence known

Written by Posted on Less than 0 min read
WitScore: 5

Many see the Shopify online platform as a sort of an anti-Amazon and that has worked to its benefit as it has attracted clients such as AllBirds, Staples and a million others across the globe.

View Original Article
Member since
RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for over 18 years with compelling content that goes well beyond conventional headline reporting. Each business morning, our editors post timely topics worthy of commentary by the RetailWire BrainTrust panel of industry experts and general readership. The results are virtual round tables of industry opinion and advice covering the most dynamic trends and issues affecting the retailing industry. https://retailwire.com/
Do you like RetailWire's articles? Follow on social!
No Comments
Leave a comment Cancel
Comments to: Shopify makes its online presence known

    More from RetailWire

    1. Trends & External Forces
    2. Stores & Formats

    Santa won’t be visiting Macy’s stores for the holidaysSanta won’t be visiting Macy’s stores for the holidays

    Macy’s has announced that it will not have Santa Claus making appearances at its stores over the holiday season as it takes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The department store chain plans, instead, to offer virtual visits with Santa whereby up to three individuals will be able to take part in the experience […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
    2. Channel: Marketplace
    3. Corporate Strategy
    4. Technology & Innovation
    5. Trends & External Forces
    6. Associates & Employees

    Amazon workers ask for paid day off to voteAmazon workers ask for paid day off to vote

    A proposal that would give all Amazon.com employees the day off on Nov. 3 to cast their votes in the current presidential, state and local elections has received support from more than 6,500 corporate and technology workers at the company. The proposal put forth by the group, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, has not received […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Mass

    Walmart sues, says DOJ and DEA are passing the opioid buckWalmart sues, says DOJ and DEA are passing the opioid buck

    Walmart is suing the government in a preemptive step to avoid paying a penalty for the alleged role its pharmacies are playing in the nation’s opioid crisis. Walmart is arguing in its suit that the Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency lacked both the regulatory and enforcement wherewithal to stop the spread and are […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces
    2. Stores & Formats

    Mall parking lots busier than the stores insideMall parking lots busier than the stores inside

    Mall and shopping center owners are repurposing their parking lots to open haunted houses and other types of activities that attract large numbers of people and require more space to do so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. View Original Article Brick and Mortar COVID19 RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Mass

    Walmart takes steps towards becoming a ‘regenerative’ companyWalmart takes steps towards becoming a ‘regenerative’ company

    Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer has “decide to step up” in a variety of environmental and social ways, including moving toward a zero-waste future and powering its business entirely with renewable energy. View Original Article Walmart Executives Marketing: Social Sustainability Predictions and Forecasts RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. CPG: NonFood
    2. Trends & External Forces

    People are shopping differently in this recessionPeople are shopping differently in this recession

    “Traditionally, during an economic recession, you would expect to see discretionary categories, such as home furnishings, consumer electronics or big-ticket items like appliances, take a hit,” said Andrew Lipsman, an analyst at eMarketer. “What’s interesting is that the pandemic has caused a couple of these categories to really buck that trend.” View Original Article Economy […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Agencies & Vendors

    There are too few appliance repair pros to go aroundThere are too few appliance repair pros to go around

    Phillip Carr, sales manager for Ferguson Enterprises, an appliance provider, said that demand is higher than ever for repairs, and the ability of service people to fix them is not up to demand. “It used to be if an appliance got damaged but was still workable, the customers would return it to get a new […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Dollar/Value

    Dollar General at bottom of the employee pay listDollar General at bottom of the employee pay list

    Dollar General employees are paid an average of $9.68 an hour. Walmart, by comparison, pays an average of $13.08 for an hour’s worth of work, according to a study of 25 big retail industry employers by Payscale. Rival Dollar Tree, which also owns Family Dollar, pays its workers an average of $10 an hour. View […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces
    2. Stores & Formats

    Santa won’t be visiting Macy’s stores for the holidays

    Macy’s has announced that it will not have Santa Claus making appearances at its stores over the holiday season as it takes steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The department store chain plans, instead, to offer virtual visits with Santa whereby up to three individuals will be able to take part in the experience […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Ecommerce & Digital
    2. Channel: Marketplace
    3. Corporate Strategy
    4. Technology & Innovation
    5. Trends & External Forces
    6. Associates & Employees

    Amazon workers ask for paid day off to vote

    A proposal that would give all Amazon.com employees the day off on Nov. 3 to cast their votes in the current presidential, state and local elections has received support from more than 6,500 corporate and technology workers at the company. The proposal put forth by the group, Amazon Employees for Climate Justice, has not received […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Mass

    Walmart sues, says DOJ and DEA are passing the opioid buck

    Walmart is suing the government in a preemptive step to avoid paying a penalty for the alleged role its pharmacies are playing in the nation’s opioid crisis. Walmart is arguing in its suit that the Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Agency lacked both the regulatory and enforcement wherewithal to stop the spread and are […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces
    2. Stores & Formats

    Mall parking lots busier than the stores inside

    Mall and shopping center owners are repurposing their parking lots to open haunted houses and other types of activities that attract large numbers of people and require more space to do so safely during the COVID-19 pandemic. View Original Article Brick and Mortar COVID19 RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Mass

    Walmart takes steps towards becoming a ‘regenerative’ company

    Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the retailer has “decide to step up” in a variety of environmental and social ways, including moving toward a zero-waste future and powering its business entirely with renewable energy. View Original Article Walmart Executives Marketing: Social Sustainability Predictions and Forecasts RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. CPG: NonFood
    2. Trends & External Forces

    People are shopping differently in this recession

    “Traditionally, during an economic recession, you would expect to see discretionary categories, such as home furnishings, consumer electronics or big-ticket items like appliances, take a hit,” said Andrew Lipsman, an analyst at eMarketer. “What’s interesting is that the pandemic has caused a couple of these categories to really buck that trend.” View Original Article Economy […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Channel: Dollar/Value

    Dollar General at bottom of the employee pay list

    Dollar General employees are paid an average of $9.68 an hour. Walmart, by comparison, pays an average of $13.08 for an hour’s worth of work, according to a study of 25 big retail industry employers by Payscale. Rival Dollar Tree, which also owns Family Dollar, pays its workers an average of $10 an hour. View […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Media & Marketing

    Facebook gets into cloud gaming

    Facebook is about to become the latest technology powerhouse to move into cloud gaming. The site’s focus will be entirely on mobile gaming. The social giant’s service will only be available on Android devices. Facebook claims that Apple’s terms of service are too restrictive. View Original Article Vendors Marketing: Social Technology & Innovation Meta (Facebook) […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Agencies & Vendors

    GameStop offering installment payments and rent-to-own options

    GameStop is offering a number of “FlexPay” options ahead of the Christmas selling season including a “buy now, pay later” installment program and a rent-to-own service. View Original Article Vendors RetailWire Member since October 25, 2020 Loading + Follow Following RetailWire is retailing’s premier online discussion forum, serving the industry as a free resource for […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. Trends & External Forces

    Americans stockpile gas masks and other gear, expecting social unrest

    A small percentage of Americans believe that social conflict is inevitable in the streets of the nation and in their towns. That’s why they are buying up military gear ahead of this year’s presidential election. “It doesn’t matter who gets elected,” said Roman Zrazhevskiy, founder of Mira Safety of Austin, TX. “They think that no […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    1. CPG: NonFood
    2. Department & Category
    3. Technology & Innovation

    Auto giants are pushing trucking fleets to run on hydrogen fuel cells

    Decades of development on hydrogen fuel cells to power cars hasn’t gotten a lot of traction, but auto makers believe there is a huge market in commercial trucks. The fuel cells are seen as a viable alternative for firms looking to cut their fleets that are currently running on diesel fuel. View Original Article Dept. […]
    < 1 min read
    0
    Next