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Circuit City Plans to Curate Shop-in-Shops Using its Electronics Expertise

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Circuit City has launched a Series A funding round along with plans for alliances with national companies, though it did not identify which companies will be involved. Circuit City also will support the partnerships with its customer service, private label products and white-glove consumer electronics experience.

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Dollar General Adds 100+ Private Label Products as it Expands Fresh Food Offerings

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Originally introduced in 2009, the expansion will bring the range of Clover Valley items to approximately 600 , with new additions including sauces, condiments, entrees, sides and snacks. “We Internal company research also has found that consumables now account for almost 80% of total sales at Dollar General.

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The Face-Off Between Amazon and ‘Alternative Marketplaces’ is Shaping the Next Era of Ecommerce

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These costs include not just advertising (a crucial expenditure to stand out on Amazon’s crowded “shelves”) but also sales commissions and fulfillment services including warehousing, packing and delivery (which, while optional, are used by 86% of third-party sellers). Source: Jungle Scout Ebay, however, may be coasting on its long tenure.

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Inside the Online Bookstore Building a ‘Model for Small Businesses to Compete with Amazon’

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In the early days of trying to fundraise for Bookshop, I heard from investors over and over again that the American consumer only cares about speed and price, and ‘if you can’t beat Amazon on speed and price, you’re doomed,’” said Hunter. I try to shop local when I can, and I know I’m not the only one.

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Hy-Vee reveals site of first Tennessee store

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on Monday released details about its planned expansion into Tennessee, revealing that its first store in the state will be located in the city of Spring Hill. The retailer has submitted initial plans to the city calling for an approximately 160,000-square-foot store that is tentatively scheduled to open in 2023. “As

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Dollar General expands its private label brand

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Introduced in 2009, Clover Valley has expanded to include approximately 600 items. We have put ‘Food First’ this year because we see a need and to fulfill the desire for even more options.” Customers shared that they believe in the quality and equity of Clover Valley and were receptive to more innovative products.

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eCommerce and its Profitability Issue. Why its So Hard to Make Money

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When you shift activities consumers used to complete on their own to a retailer, someone has to pay for it. Trader Joe’s does not offer online shopping and does not plan to. to fulfill and ship that order which means Amazon loses money on many orders. In 2009 Amazon’s shipping and fulfillment costs were 15.6%