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Editor Q&A: Which RSP Webinars Are You Anticipating The Most?

The Retail TouchPoints Retail Strategy and Planning webinar series kicks off on Monday, Sept. 16 at 12 noon Eastern — the first of a weeklong 13-session marathon featuring industry experts…

Executive Viewpoints September 11
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Reaching The Right Digital Marketing Mix In The Age Of Amazon

The State Of The Industry It’s no secret that Amazon has made advertising one of its biggest focuses in 2019 and beyond. The marketplace is on track to snag 50%…

Executive Viewpoints September 11

Walgreens Launches Chainwide Rollout Of Hands-Free Communication Solution

Better communication can lead to a host of improvements for retailers, from enhanced customer service to lower labor costs. Walgreens is starting to reap the benefits of instant communications through…

News September 11

JCPenney Launching Outdoor Apparel Shops And Private Label Brand

JCPenney plans to launch outdoor stores-within-a-store at 100 of its approximately 830 department stores on Oct. 4. These shops will sell outdoor apparel and other excursion gear from brands including American…

News September 10

McDonald’s Acquires Voice Ordering Platform, Will Create Tech Lab

McDonald’s is acquiring yet another technology company as it seeks to optimize the customer ordering experience across its 38,000+ locations. With the acquisition of Apprente, a voice-based conversational technology provider, the…

News September 10
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Kohl’s President Steps Down; Retailer Appoints New CTO

Kohl’s President Sona Chawla, who serves as second-in-command to CEO Michelle Gass, will step down from her role in mid-October.Chawla, who joined Kohl’s in November 2015 as COO, became President…

News September 10

Big Red Rooster Recognized As Design Firm Of The Year

Big Red Rooster, a design and branding firm that helps customers create omnichannel experiences, has been named Design Firm of the Year by design:retail. The award, part of the publication’s…

News September 10

Shopify Acquires Warehouse Automation And Robotics Firm For $450 Million

Shopify is acquiring 6 River Systems, a startup focused on warehouse automation technology development for e-Commerce and retail operations. The purchase is designed to accelerate the growth of the Shopify Fulfillment…

News September 10

Study: 31% Of Retail Associates Still Don’t Receive Formal Workplace Training

Although it’s becoming increasingly accepted that retailers must give their employees a reason to stay (beyond just a paycheck) if they want to improve their culture and ultimately provide an…

Features September 10
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