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What Social Shopping Looks Like Across 5 Popular Platforms

Social media platforms are well on their way to becoming established channels for e-Commerce, especially when it comes to brand building and engaging customers for retailers. Indeed, the rise of…

Executive Viewpoints April 24

New Walmart CMO Comes From Rival Target

William White, who had been Target’s SVP Marketing for two and a half years, is joining Walmart as CMO effective May 11, 2020, according to a Bloomberg News report. White…

News April 23

Gap Warns Of Need To Raise More Cash For Ongoing Operations

Gap has used up nearly half its cash savings even after drawing down its entire $500 million credit line and skipping April rent payments, according to a filing with the…

News April 23

Target Doubles Digital Sales, Driving 7% Comp Sales Boost

Digital sales growth of more than 100% helped Target boost comparable sales by 7% for the quarter to date — even with a slight decline in physical store sales. However,…

News April 23

3 Brands Using Content To Build Connections & Communities During COVID-19

We’re all trying to navigate a new normal…as people and as professionals. I know I’m personally spending more time on social media, mindlessly scrolling through content in order to feel…

Editor's Perspective April 23

Retail Is Undergoing A Significant Transformation — And AI Is Key To Its Success

Consumer buying is steadily shifting from traditional storefronts to new channels: 16% of retail sales were e-Commerce transactions in 2018. That’s expected to grow to 25% by 2026.  Analysts expect…

Executive Viewpoints April 23

Machine Learning-Based Demand Forecasting For Fast Adaptability To Changes

Demand forecasting methods have been used in retail for a long time. Most of them are based on historical data, which is no longer useful in the new COVID-19 reality.…

Executive Viewpoints April 23
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Mall Recovery Report: Quick Rebound Or Long-Term Struggle?

Even before COVID-19 dealt a body blow to “non-essential” physical retailers, malls were experiencing significant business headwinds — particularly in the “B” and “C” centers that lack major attractions and…

Features April 23

Netipbox Offers Free COVID-19 Best Practices For Use In Digital Signage

Netipbox Technologies has formed a team to adapt COVID-19 information into digital formats for digital signage applications. The group is collecting data from different sources, including WHO and the Centers…

News April 22
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