Executive ViewPoints

Tips for Staying Safe and Seeing Green on Black Friday

Don’t be surprised if Black Friday looks different this year. At the same time, it is the holiday season and people around…

How College Town Retailers Can Best Cope With a Fraction of the Student Population

Predicting retail shopping demand in college towns has been unprecedented this school year. Typically, during a normal year, the U.S. has more…

React Quickly to Competitor Pricing

The pandemic is forcing retailers and distributors to make split-second ecommerce decisions. The brutal transparency of competitive pricing has these companies sweating…

The Merchant’s Prep Guide to 2020 Holiday Delivery Fraud

It has been widely reported that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a boom in online retail. While many stores have been…

A CEO’s Guide: Winning in the Amazon vs. Walmart Online Battleground

There’s an unlikely contender for the ecommerce crown — the king of the physical retail space, Walmart. It seems counterintuitive, but key…

How to Shop for an On-Demand Pay Platform

For retail operations, the on-demand pay benefit has moved past the early adoption phase into mainstream acceptance. Those not already offering such…

Final Destination: Improving the Last Phase of a Customer’s Retail Journey

Moving customers in and out of brick-and-mortar retail stores can feel like a game of chess. There are many moving pieces that…

From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC)…

AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. As the pandemic…