Reg by Dan Gilbert, Gray Media Form Rock Entertainment Sports Net

Reg by Dan Gilbert, Gray Media Form Rock Entertainment Sports Net

A revival is underway in sports media as Dan Gilbert’s Rock Entertainment Group (REG), the company that owns the Cleveland Cavaliers and other assets, is launching a sports platform with Gray Media called Rock Entertainment Sports Network. The new program will broadcast sports games for several other teams under the REG umbrella—the Cleveland Charge (Cavs’ … Read more

Paris Olympics uniform selection highlights small designer brands – Marketplace

Paris Olympics uniform selection highlights small designer brands - Marketplace

This story was produced by our colleagues at the BBC. It won’t be until the official Games start that the Olympic and Paralympic champions will be crowned – but the winners we already know are the fashion labels who have already taken gold. Shannon Savage is the co-founder of Left on Friday, a premium activewear … Read more

New Ecommerce Tools: July 25, 2024

Salesforce's Einstein Service Agent Web Page

We publish a weekly list of new products and services for ecommerce and omnichannel retailers. The suite includes improvements to AI-powered customer service agents, a post-purchase platform, inventory, business research tools, payments, and financing for ecommerce companies. Have an ecommerce product release? Email releases@practicalecommerce.com. New Trader Tools: July 25, 2024 Salesforce launches Einstein Service Agent … Read more

The CHIPS Act and Science: Decreasing the impact of the law 2 years later

The CHIPS Act and Science: Decreasing the impact of the law 2 years later

Listen to the title 5 minutes This sound is self-generated. Please let us know if you have any comments. It’s been nearly two years since the passage of the CHIPS and Science Act, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at boosting the country’s role in the global semiconductor industry. The law, that it provides $52 … Read more

SAG-AFTRA Strikes Against Major Video Game Companies After Nearly 2 Years Of Contract Negotiations

SAG-AFTRA Strikes Against Major Video Game Companies After Nearly 2 Years Of Contract Negotiations

SAG-AFTRA goes on strike again. This time, the union is calling for a work stoppage against major video game companies after nearly two years of trying to renegotiate its Interactive Media Agreement. The decision to contest it comes 10 months after the union’s initial strike authorization vote. The strike begins on July 26 at 12:01 … Read more

Why Designers Should Be Part of the Sustainable Fashion Solution

Why Designers Should Be Part of the Sustainable Fashion Solution

I like fashion, but you are not serious people. I like “Succession”. I love the dark humor, brutal language and strong dedication of businessman Logan Roy. As I reflect on my first six weeks as Cascale’s chief executive officer, I keep coming back to his quote from season four. After they made questionable decisions, he … Read more

MerchantPro Compass: The local eCommerce market resumes its upward trend with +12% in the second quarter.

MerchantPro Compass: The local eCommerce market resumes its upward trend with +12% in the second quarter.

An analysis carried out by MerchantPro – a local SaaS solution platform for e-Commerce – on the data reported by online stores operating in 2024 and the first half of the previous year, shows an increase in sales that more than 9% in the first half of 2024 compared to the same period last year. … Read more

Supermodel Christie Brinkley On Hamptons Polo And New Fashion Line

Supermodel Christie Brinkley On Hamptons Polo And New Fashion Line

BRIDGEHAMPTON, NEW YORK – JULY 20: Christie Brinkley attends the 2024 Hamptons Polo Game and Event … [+] on July 20, 2024 in Bridgehampton, New York. (Photo by Sonia Moskowitz/Getty Images) Getty Images Eternal beauty icon Christie Brinkley is keeping busy. The Sports Illustrated The cover model is known for setting high standards in the … Read more

Amazon’s Direct From China Policy Criticized

Shein home page

We asked industry experts to comment on Amazon’s plan to create a new category for Chinese sellers to ship directly to US consumers. The move is an apparent effort to win back customers who have turned to Temu and Schein, manufacturers of cheap goods and clothing, respectively. China-based Shein sells affordable “fast fashion” clothing. A … Read more