From lipstick index to growth recession

How SnackMagic navigates inventory and out-of-stock issues

Inventory availability is set to become a top priority as the holidays approach. If an item is out-of-stock, it can result in not just a lost sale, but a hit to a brand’s reputation, as well. To prevent this from happening, SnackMagic built its own system to keep a close eye on capacity, and a redirect to its Shopify store for potential substitutes. A little recommendation can make all the difference.

5 technologies that point toward the future of ecommerce logistics

Warehouse robots, delivery drones and big autonomous trucks all took the floor at Home Delivery World in Philadelphia. The innovation on display offered signs that logistics networks will increasingly feature humans and machines working side-by-side. Continued growth of ecommerce will require more efficient ways of transporting goods.

Americans splurge on beauty, despite pullbacks elsewhere

From Kohl’s to Ulta, retailers reported strong sales of beauty products in the second quarter. It reflects how the return to in-person experiences has accelerated spending in some categories. At the same time, it could be a sign of the “lipstick index,” which holds that “affordable luxuries” rise at a time of overall downturns in the economy.

Mixed signals on recession put 'consumer stamina' in focus

Reports for August indicate the job market remains strong and consumer confidence is rising. These are among the factors leading economists to surmise that the US is heading for a growth recession, where the economy slows dramatically, but doesn’t shrink. Whatever this period ends up being called, the real impact will be visible in the area of consumer spending, especially as pandemic-era savings dwindle and credit card balances rise.

This couple had an Amazon-themed wedding to celebrate how ecommerce brought them together

Eddie Levine and Jing Gao found love in the third-party seller community. The milestones in their relationship all trace back to ecommerce events. Last month, they added their wedding to that list with an ASIN-based seating chart and favors in miniature boxes. “Ecommerce brought us together,” Levine said during the couple’s toast.

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