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NRF 2017: Personalization, Deep Analytics And Talking Robots

This year’s NRF Big Show did not disappoint. The show floor was busy and energetic from Sunday through the end of the…

When Retail Innovators Get It Right…And When They Get It Wrong

One of the hallmarks of the NRF Big Show is the onslaught of technology that just seems to get more and more…

eBay Beats Amazon For 81% Of Marketplace Sellers

Amazon is an e-Commerce leader in so many areas, it’s natural to assume it’s also the number one destination for marketplace sellers….

Storyselling Marries Content And Commerce To Build Long-Term Loyalty

Many brands are embracing the convergence of content and commerce known as “storyselling” — even though metrics around its effectiveness are still…

NRF 2017 Preview: A Big-Picture View Of The Big Show

New York City’s Javits Center will bulge with 33,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors from Jan. 15-17, all in town for…

Holiday 2016: The Best Of Times Or The Worst Of Times? Experts Weigh In

Multiple choice quiz: The 2016 holiday season was: A) Great! B) So-so C) Rough Advertisement It’s a trick question: all three answers…

2017: The Year Of The Chatbot

If 2016 was the year chatbots entered the retail scene, then 2017 will be the year brands will start to realize real…

Lidl Could Be Big: Analyst Projects $8.8 Billion In U.S. Sales By 2023

Lidl, the German no-frills grocery retailer with more than 10,000 grocery stores throughout Europe, currently has a low profile in the U.S….

Why The Cannabis Industry Has Greater “Pot”-ential Than Wine

On Dec. 15, 2016, Massachusetts became the eighth U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana — joining California, Colorado, Alaska,…

Kohl’s, Apple Provide Best Cross-Channel Experiences

With consumers increasingly blind to which “channel” they use during their multi-touch point shopping journeys, it’s no longer sufficient for a retailer…

Visually Compelling Maps Breathe New Life Into Retail Data

“Location” is a vital data point for just about every type of retail event, from the precise place a mobile purchase is…

NRF Big Show Preview: Editors’ Picks For Can’t Miss Sessions

Bigger than ever, the 2017 National Retail Federation (NRF) Annual Big Show will feature more than 300 speakers delivering more than 55…

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