TECHNOLOGY

CSA Exclusive: Perch gives small brands a big digital chance
A Boston-based CPG branding platform is looking for small companies with potential for widescale success on Amazon and other e-commerce marketplaces.
1-800-Flowers cultivates cloud transformation
1-800-Flowers has migrated its enterprise operations to a microservices model based on the Google Cloud platform.

Groupon upgrades user experience for personalization, purchases

An online deals platform seeks to provide a more personalized customer experience that builds inventory awareness and drives engagement.
Things Remembered stops online ‘hijacking’ to increase conversion

A leading retailer of personalized gifts is preventing its online customers from being lured away to competitors’ sites.
GNC keeps online customer service fit during pandemic

GNC Holdings Inc. is ensuring a positive end-to-end e-commerce experience, even as online demand surges due to COVID-19.
Abercrombie & Fitch taps TikTok celebs for its first social brand

Abercrombie & Fitch is getting social.
The Container Store arranges delivery via Instacart

A leading specialty retailer of storage and organization products is enabling online delivery in as little as an hour.
Walmart recruits ‘Waffles + Mochi’ for interactive promotion

Walmart is partnering with a non-profit and a kids’ TV show to inspire healthier eating for families.
E-commerce platforms enable direct-to-consumer alcohol sales

BigCommerce and Square are both launching programs to facilitate online wine and liquor transactions, including delivery.
Boscov’s seeks unified digital customer experience

The nation’s largest family-owned department store chain is preparing to migrate its e-commerce site to the Kibo platform.
Newegg opens online automotive storefront

A tech-focused e-tailer keeps driving its product assortment down new paths.
Report: Circle K offers a drink a day – for a monthly fee

Convenience retailer Circle K is reportedly rolling out a new beverage subscription offering called “Sip & Save.”