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Planning For ‘What-Ifs’ Isn’t A Luxury—It’s A Necessity

In the past 10 years, retail has undergone a massive transformation. Once dictated by the comings and goings of seasonal trends, the industry now caters to the whims of customer…

Executive Viewpoints November 6

Q3 Earning Season Kicks Off: Alibaba Excels, Walgreens And Wayfair Stumble

‘Tis the season for retail earnings, and so far, pre-holiday numbers are varying dramatically from company to company. Amazon kicked things off with its first quarterly net income drop (26%…

News November 6

Pier 1 Promotes Two Executives To CEO And President Roles

Pier 1 Imports has added CEO and Director titles for Robert Riesbeck, in addition to his current role of CFO. The retailer also has appointed EVP and Chief Customer Officer…

News November 5

American Girl Debuts Interactive Micro-Experiences At NYC Flagship

Specialty toy brand American Girl has unveiled two new in-store micro-experiences in its New York City flagship store in Rockefeller Plaza with the help of retail design firm FRCH NELSON.

News November 5

Manthan And RichRelevance Lay Groundwork For Consolidation

Manthan, an AI-powered cloud analytics software company, has formed a strategic alliance with personalization software provider RichRelevance. The companies have initiated a joint go-to-market that will set them on a…

News November 5

With Both VC And PE Firms, Retailers Must Balance Investment Risks And Rewards

Attendees at any retail conference in 2019 are likely to see numerous panels and keynotes that include venture capitalists, private equity investors or both, with speakers detailing their experiences investing…

Features November 5
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Why The Tastemakers Will Survive Amazon

Amazon became the indisputable winner of the retail universe by engineering a self-perpetuating, data-crunching colossus. From diapers and cat food to batteries and books, Amazon has clearly mastered cost and…

Executive Viewpoints November 5

Harry & David Enhances Mobile Speed, Personalization For Holiday 2019

Harry & David is unveiling a variety of new digital capabilities for the holiday season, traditionally the retailer’s busiest time of year. These enhancements are designed to help shoppers find…

News November 5

Under Armour Shares Drop 15% On News Of SEC Probe, Stagnant Sales Growth

During an earnings call, Under Armour confirmed that it is the subject of a federal investigation into its accounting practices. The retailer said it was prohibited from sharing additional information…

News November 4
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