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GNC Plans To Close 200 Locations

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As it seeks to optimize its store portfolio, GNC is planning on closing approximately 200 stores in 2018. That increase was mainly fueled by increased China cross-border eCommerce sales. The news comes as GNC announced in 2016 that it planned to sell off 1,000 of its locations beginning with 200 that year. and Canada.

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‘Ship-ageddon 2020’ Just Keeps Getting Worse

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With eCommerce volume way up for the holiday shopping season, we knew it was going to be a tricky year for gift shipping. and Macy’s as the shipping giant struggled with unprecedented demand from the pandemic-driven eCommerce surge. But she added that "contingency plans are in place.”. Hot Topic Inc., Newegg Inc. Hot Topic Inc.,

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Walmart To Open 500 New China Locations

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Walmart will expand aggressively in China , with a plan to add 500 new locations in the country over the next half decade or so, according to a report by CNN. The expansion of groceries and eCommerce in the country is a big part of Walmart’s strategic plan.

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Online Retailer vidaXL To Leverage Mirakl Marketplace Platform In Growth Plans

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To move into a greater number of markets, international online home goods retailer vidaXL recently selected global marketplace solutions provider Mirakl to support its growth plans. and Australia, looks to grow its retail categories and the number of markets, as well as streamlining its eCommerce operations.

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Despite Economic Slowdown, Walmart To Expand In China

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Walmart will expand aggressively in China , with a plan to add 500 new locations in the country over the next half decade or so, according to a report by CNN. The expansion of groceries and eCommerce in the country is a big part of Walmart’s strategic plan.

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Christopher & Banks Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Despite the tremendous advancements we have made in executing our strategic plan, due to the financial distress resulting from the pandemic and its ongoing impact, we elected to initiate this process and pursue a potential sale of the business in whole or in part to position the Company for the future,” Jones said in the statement.

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Shipping Crisis For Holiday Season Arrives Right On Time

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The fulfillment and delivery crunch predicted for eCommerce as it fights to keep up with an exponential increase in orders is here and it's serious. and Macy’s as it struggled with the unprecedented demand from the pandemic-driven eCommerce surge. Call it “shipaggeddon” or just call it trouble for the digital-first economy. Newegg Inc.