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Finding the Right Talent at the Right Time: The Seasonal Scramble

By Nicki Harrison, Adecco Staffing USA Finding top talent is no easy feat given current market conditions. In…

Executive Viewpoints October 7
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Will West Elm’s Hotel Business Be A Hit?

As retailers attempt to differentiate their offerings from competitors’, they sometimes go to great lengths to try out…

Executive Viewpoints October 5
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Retailers Look To Innovation To Gain A Competitive Edge

Traditional brick-and-mortar retailers still dominate the retail space, but online sales are increasing as a percentage of retail…

Executive Viewpoints October 4
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Why Online Retailers Need To Start Thinking Like Financial Organizations

E-Commerce has evolved tremendously in the last decade, becoming a key source for discovery as well as closing…

Executive Viewpoints October 4
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Fostering Profitability During Promotion-Filled Holidays

The impending holidays signal a host of seasonal staples, among them retail promotions and sweet desserts. While these…

Executive Viewpoints October 4
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How To Turn Personalization Into A Real Strategic Asset

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief In retail, we like to throw terms around like they’re magical words. “Personalization” was…

Executive Viewpoints October 4
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Shop Rock: How Music Streaming is Transforming the Experiential Retail Movement

By Andreas Liffgarden, Founder & Chairman, Soundtrack Your Brand In the immortal words of David Byrne, “with music,…

Executive Viewpoints October 3
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Why Customer-Centric Companies Are Outperforming Competitors

By Hannah Spruce, High Speed Training While austerity and recession continue to hit people hard, customers are choosing…

Executive Viewpoints September 30
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Can Department Stores Save Face During The Holiday Season?

By Glenn Taylor, Associate Editor It’s no secret: over the past year, department stores have struggled to keep…

Executive Viewpoints September 29
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