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Where Would We Be Without The Barcode?

By Samantha Polak, Editorial Intern As retailers and consumers alike, we have all encountered those mysterious linear symbols located on the back…

Retail TouchPoints Honors Industry Innovators

During the inaugural Retail Innovator Awards event, Retail TouchPoints (RTP) recognized 17 retail executives who have focused on innovation in order to improve their businesses and…

Are Connected Devices Heating Up The Tech Competition?

The idea of smart, connected devices is causing a stir. Retailers such as Sears and Staples are touting new connected product lines,…

Welcome To Gifting 2.0!

By Samantha Polak, Editorial Intern Niece, neighbor, friend, boss — whoever it may be, there is always that one person who you…

The Future Of Retail Explored

By Michael Ellis, Co-Founder, Managing Principal, 5+Design With the onset of internet shopping, and the subsequent pressure on physical stores to…

Telehealth Kiosks: A Patient Care Game-Changer

By Vishal Brown, VP, Professional Services, Yorktel In the past, retail pharmacies used self-serve kiosks as little more than time fillers, enabling patrons to check…

What Other Companies Can Learn From UPS

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-In-Chief Recently I had the opportunity to visit the 1.5 million sq. ft. UPS Chicago Area Consolidation Hub, or…

Would Starbucks Mobile Pre-Ordering Be A Hit In The States?

Starbucks has started testing mobile pre-ordering through its app in Korea, delivering on the promise to make the coffee experience more fun…

The Truth Behind Big Food Brands

Have you ever visited a grocery store and felt completely inundated by all the options? Does your brain end up reeling as…

Local Retailers Win When They Optimize For Local Search

By Ari Kaufman, CEO, Placeable Retail success has long been largely dependent on physical location. Selecting commercial space requires consideration of…

Don’t Ignore Abandonment: Top 5 Tips For Optimizing Abandon Cart Emails

By Melanie Davidson, VP of Digital Strategy, Merkle Abandon cart triggers are a critical tool to any retailer’s email program and a…

Do Frequent Shoppers = Loyal Shoppers?

Loyal customers are the backbone of any successful business. But what exactly defines a loyal consumer in today’s tech-infused market filled with…

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Blog Posts

Where Would We Be Without The Barcode?

Retail TouchPoints Honors Industry Innovators

Are Connected Devices Heating Up The Tech Competition?

Welcome To Gifting 2.0!

The Future Of Retail Explored

Telehealth Kiosks: A Patient Care Game-Changer

What Other Companies Can Learn From UPS

Would Starbucks Mobile Pre-Ordering Be A Hit In The States?

The Truth Behind Big Food Brands

Local Retailers Win When They Optimize For Local Search

Don’t Ignore Abandonment: Top 5 Tips For Optimizing Abandon Cart Emails

Do Frequent Shoppers = Loyal Shoppers?

Return to Sender: How Organized Retail Crime Rings Exploit Returns, Claims, and Loopholes

Unlock the Secrets to a Profitable Holiday Season

From Data Center to Storefront: How AI + Edge Computing are Transforming Retail

2025 Telecom Retail Trends: AI, Tech, and What Your Peers are Planning Next

2025 Unified Commerce Benchmark for Specialty Retail

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