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Five Reasons Retail IT Automation Initiatives Fail

As retailers seek to take every advantage of digital transformation, artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly larger role. In fact, the analysts at Global Market Insights forecast that investments in…

Executive Viewpoints March 20

Coronavirus Fallout: Victoria’s Secret, TJX Close Online Stores; Tailored Brands Shutters Distribution Center

While stores and shopping centers have been closing throughout the U.S. over the past week due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, it appears the outbreak is starting to negatively impact…

News March 19
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COVID-19 Update: Store Closures, Logistics Woes & E-commerce Spikes

Featuring: Alicia Esposito, Adam Blair, & Glenn Taylor of Retail TouchPoints News and developments surrounding COVID-19 are being released at a rapid pace. The Retail TouchPointseditorial team has been working diligently…

Podcasts March 19

Kount Releases Three-Layer Fraud Prevention System

Kount, a fraud prevention solution provider, has launched Kount Control, a protective solution designed to stop account takeover fraud. Kount Control is aimed at helping companies combat malicious logins and…

News March 19

Simon, Westfield And Others Close Shopping Centers; Will Malls Recover?

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, Simon Property Group, the largest mall operator in the U.S., has closed its 200+ shopping centers nationwide, while Westfield is shuttering all 37…

Features March 19

Report: Barnes & Noble Warns Of Potential Layoffs Due To Coronavirus-Related Closures

Barnes & Noble has disclosed plans for a potential layoff strategy as the retailer prepares for pandemic-related store closures, according to an internal memo seen by VICE. Staff at affected…

News March 19

JRNI Launches Tool To Help Retailers Offer App-Agnostic Remote Appointments

JRNI, a SaaS enterprise scheduling platform, has debuted the Remote Appointment feature within its solution. The tool helps retailers offer appointments over the phone and web browser-based videos to continue…

News March 19

Public Safety Is The New Corporate Social Responsibility In The Retail Industry

Throughout the years, the types of safety threats facing employees and customers in the retail industry have evolved. With safety issues like opioid abuse in the workplace and accidental needle…

Executive Viewpoints March 19

Exclusive Q&A: How Resident Gets Would-Be Mattress Buyers Into Its Beds

In the increasingly crowded mattress category, every marketing dollar has to work overtime. Resident gets the most out of its $100 million marketing budget with an unrelenting focus on consumer…

Features March 19
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