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Retailer REI launches programs to invest in startup founders of color selling outdoor gear

GeekWire

In an effort to sell more goods from companies run by people of color, outdoor retailer REI is launching a program to support diverse entrepreneurs producing gear for camping, hiking, biking, skiing and related activities. According to REI, only 1% of retail brands are owned by people of color. (REI Photo).

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Zulily’s downfall: How the high-flying online retailer soared, sank, and shut down

GeekWire

For hundreds of people once associated with Zulily, their time at the Seattle-based online retailer was meaningful and formidable — which is why many are bemoaning the tech company’s recent evaporation. “It’s incredibly sad,” said Kiran Akkineni, an early analytics leader at the company.

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PCI DSS version 4.0: Is your payment card data security program ready?

CIO Business Intelligence

Not surprisingly, the retail industry was also highly targeted. Notably, they also found another risk, as 18% of attacks on e-commerce companies involved malicious code embedded within credit card processing pages – an approach in which attackers remain undetected as they pilfer payment card data without impacting the site’s operation.

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Apple is reportedly trying a ‘retail flex’ work-from-home program for store employees

The Verge

Apple is reportedly working on a program called “Retail Flex,” which will give its store employees the chance to work from home some weeks, according to Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman. If Apple does end up adopting a model that sees fewer employees working retail, it likely won’t be alone.

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Bridging the Online and Offline: How to Apply Product Thinking to Expanding Your eCommerce Business

Speaker: John Cutler, Product Evangelist and Coach at Amplitude

In a post-COVID world, online retailers are forced to reevaluate their position and address the challenge of adopting new customer experiences. Even brick and mortar businesses are integrating more digital approaches to CX -- testing out loyalty programs and subscription-based models.

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Avalara co-founder leads new advisory firm helping companies create digital assets

GeekWire

based advisory company that is helping brands use regulated digital assets to capitalize on their products and projects. But some believe the “metaverse” is dead , given how the hype around virtual worlds from companies such as Meta and Microsoft has quickly been replaced by generative AI and other trends. billion.

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How to incubate a winning innovation program

CIO Business Intelligence

Retail, entertainment, music, and banking have largely moved online. This is why innovation programs have become so critical to sustaining the success of enterprises. Consider Domino’s, which redefined itself nearly a decade ago by transforming into a technology company. Does it sound like a lot could go wrong with this service?