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Shoptalk Rescheduled To September 2020 Due To Coronavirus Concerns

Shoptalk has been rescheduled to Sept. 14-17, 2020 amid the escalation of the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. The event…

News March 5
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Quiq Launches Chatbot-Powered Quiq IQ For Online Chat, Messaging

Quiq, a business messaging and customer communication software provider, has launched Quiq IQ. The tool helps retailers create…

News March 5
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Web-Based 3D And AR Enables Immersive Digital Merchandising — Here’s How To Do It

The era of immersive merchandising is here. As consumers turn to 3D and augmented reality (AR) to inform…

Executive Viewpoints March 5
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Target Plans Even Smaller Formats, Wider BOPIS Services In 2020

Target is adding more small-format stores, expanding buy online, pick up in-store (BOPIS) options, remodeling spaces and improving…

News March 4
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Will BOPIS And Amazon Returns Support 2020 Turnarounds At Nordstrom And Kohl’s?

Department stores have tried to weather the storm of declining traffic and sales, but holiday results from Nordstrom…

News March 4
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Ant Financial Acquires Minority Stake In Klarna To Deepen Relationship

Ant Financial, the financial affiliate of Alibaba, has taken a minority stake in Klarna as the companies deepen…

News March 4
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How Cognitive Automation Can Stop The Insanity Of Unprofitable Trade Promotions

CPG companies invest billions each year in trade promotions. By industry estimates, many spend well more than 20%…

Executive Viewpoints March 4
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How The Co-Op Boosts Both Fraud Prevention And Frictionless Checkout

The omnichannel experience is a growing part of the business model for UK-based food retailer The Co-op, including…

Features March 4
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7-Eleven Expands ‘Evolution’ Stores To Two New Markets

Nearly a year after debuting its first Evolution Store at its Dallas headquarters, 7-Eleven is expanding the concept…

News March 3
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