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The Trade War that Restructures What Sells and Why

The U.S. economy may not have officially entered a recession, but consumers are nonetheless navigating rising prices, dwindling…

Executive Viewpoints May 1
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The New In-Store Playbook for Brands

For years, headlines have sounded the death knell of physical retail. But Sephora’s renewed investment in brick-and-mortar redesign…

Executive Viewpoints April 30
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Investing in Security: How Physical Barriers Protect your Bottom Line

The stakes for facility security have never been higher. In 2023, U.S. retailers lost a staggering $121.6 billion…

Executive Viewpoints April 30
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How Supply Chains, Retailers and Waste are Keeping Grocery Prices High

For millions of Americans, grocery shopping has become an increasingly frustrating experience. Every trip to the store seems…

Executive Viewpoints April 29
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The Data Mandate for a Modernized Shopping Experience

Brands like Amazon have set the gold standard for a modern ecommerce shopping experience. Customers expect brands to…

Executive Viewpoints April 28
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Why Secure, Reliable Connectivity is Mission-Critical for Retailers

Despite the growth of ecommerce, social distancing, high-street closures and a cost-of-living crisis, brick-and-mortar retail remains a major…

Executive Viewpoints April 25
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Cutting Through the Noise: How Store Leaders can Simplify Operations in an Era of Data Overload

It’s been a busy quarter of retail shows. Kicking off with NRF and CES and ending with Shoptalk…

Executive Viewpoints April 24
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Harsh Returns Policies Push Retailers to Plan for New Types of Returns Fraud

Retailers understandably want to create strict returns policies to reduce instances of fraudulent or abusive claims. At the…

Executive Viewpoints April 23
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Retail Media 2.0: How RMNs Can Compete Like Media Giants

It’s 2025, and retail media isn’t just growing – it’s exploding. With double-digit growth projected this year, brands…

Executive Viewpoints April 22
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