Trendwatch Retail & Ecommerce: July 28, 2020

PSFK: The Retail Trends Playbook 2021       

The report, by business intelligence platform PSFK in partnership with Microsoft, presents key trends, best-in-class examples and strategies for executing intelligent retail with the aid of data-driven technologies. 

CBInsights: Why Amazon, Walmart, & Smaller Retailers Are Betting On Micro-Fulfillment

As retailers spar to offer a better online shopping experience, micro-fulfillment technology could deliver a faster service for customers while boosting profits for retailers.

Wall Street Journal: The Next Phase of the Retail Apocalypse: Stores Reborn as E-Commerce Warehouses 

As the demand for in-person shopping diminishes, landlords, startups and retailers are converting abandoned stores into online fulfillment centers

Digital Trends: Amazon’s New Smart Shopping Cart Lets You Skip the Checkout Lines    

The Dash Cart is coming to Amazon’s LA grocery store later this year      

TechRepublic: AI Tool Lets Startups Determine the Value of Their E-Commerce Business in 24 Hours for Free        

Clearbanc's new tool lets founders plug in their online bank account, payment processor, ads account and their accounting platform. The more accounts connected, the more accurate the valuation.