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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 their online shopping journeys, merchants can meet rising expectations by thoroughly integrating…

Executive Viewpoints March 5

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 its supply chain as part of its ongoing improvement efforts in 2020.…

News March 4

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 and Kohl’s once again show the amount of work that will be…

News March 4

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 their partnership. The stake represents less than 1% ownership in Klarna, a…

News March 4

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% of revenue on discounts, rebates, product placement and other incentives designed to…

Executive Viewpoints March 4

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 the need to strike a balance between maximizing security and minimizing friction…

Features March 4

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 to Washington, D.C. and San Diego. The stores are designed as experiential…

News March 3

Target Sees Mixed Q4: Sales Slow But Same-Day Services Generate 80% Of Online Growth

While Target was able to beat Wall Street earnings estimates for Q4, the retailer still had a relatively mundane season in terms of revenue growth — largely due to weak…

News March 3

Amazon Rolls Out Tighter Same-Day Delivery Windows In Four Cities

Amazon will shrink the shipping time for certain Same-Day Delivery orders to mere hours with a new program being rolled out in Philadelphia, Phoenix, Dallas and Orlando, Fla. Up to…

News March 3
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