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In The COVID-19 Era, AI Is Retail’s Best Shield Against Fraudsters

When retail historians compile the definitive chronicle of this era, they will recall something remarkable: as merchants across the nation responded to the COVID-19 outbreak by shifting more operations online,…

Executive Viewpoints July 15
Brian Rafferty on Retail Reset

Using Marketing To Reaffirm Purpose And Value

In April and May, the Siegel+Gale team interviewed a panel of CMOs to assess how their priorities and tactics changed in light of COVID-19. The situation has evolved significantly since…

Features July 14

Cambridge Retail Advisors Names Ken Morris As Managing Partner

Ken Morris, a retail industry leader with more than 40 years’ experience, has joined Cambridge Retail Advisors as a Managing Partner. Morris brings extensive retail operations and IT experience to…

News July 14

eMarketer: COVID-19 Retail Recovery Will Take Longer Than ‘Great Recession’ Rebound

The coronavirus will squash retail growth this year, with worldwide sales expected to drop 5.7% and U.S. sales declining at an even higher rate, 10.5%, according to the latest forecasts…

News July 14

Contactless Delivery Becomes A Necessity For BOPIS Fulfillment

It has been said that it takes 21 days to form a habit. With most of the country having been in quarantine and ordering necessities online since mid-March (well over…

Executive Viewpoints July 14

Exclusive CEO Q&A: How LUXIE Is Pivoting To Win Older Shoppers

As the LUXIE brand has grown to become a global DTC cosmetic tools brand sold in 160 countries, its consumer base has shifted from an average age of under 20…

Features July 14

Following Bankruptcy Filing, DAVIDsTEA Will Shutter 124 Stores

Like many retailers dealing with slow (or nonexistent) store traffic during the COVID-19 pandemic, tea retailer DAVIDsTEA is shifting its focus to e-Commerce and wholesale operations. As part of bankruptcy…

News July 13

RTW Retailwinds Files For Bankruptcy, May Close All Stores

Apparel retailer RTW Retailwinds has filed for Chapter 11 protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court of New Jersey. The retailer expects to close a significant portion — if not all…

News July 13

Five Essential Inventory Management Techniques For The Warehouse (And One Practice To Stop Immediately)

Inventory management starts — and only starts — with a warehouse management system (WMS). As most warehouses have used this technology for years, it stands to reason this technology should…

Executive Viewpoints July 13
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