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Walmart Reportedly Faces $1B In E-Commerce Losses, May Sell ModCloth

Walmart is reportedly projecting losses of more than $1 billion for its U.S. e-Commerce division, and some executives are allegedly pushing for the sale of ModCloth, people familiar with the…

News July 8

American Dream Mall Will Open Entertainment Venues In October

American Dream, the three million-square-foot retail and entertainment center in East Rutherford, N.J., plans to open several of its indoor entertainment options on Oct. 25, 2019, according to its developer,…

News July 8

Brooklinen Goes From Pure-Play DTC To Pop-Up Retailer In Four Weeks

Generally, when a brand decides it wants to open a pop-up store, team members have months to plan and some idea of how to carry it out. But with the…

News July 8

Direct-To-Consumer Brands: How To Successfully Break Into Brick-And-Mortar

By Jamie Crespi, Blis Direct-to-consumer brands have been wildly successful the last few years — look at makeup and skincare company Glossier, which was just valued at $1.2 billion. They…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
0aaaCarol Juel Synchrony

Getting Ahead Of Technology Trends: Turning Customer Data Into Personalized Experiences

It’s easy to think that our dependence on devices means that e-Commerce is the clear future of retail. But research indicates that brick-and-mortar sales are still very competitive. How physical…

Executive Viewpoints July 8

Are Counterfeiters Aggressively Targeting Social Media Platforms?

By Daniel Shapiro, Red Points The chances are, if you come across a listing selling a pair of Birkenstocks on Amazon.com, there is a high risk they are fakes or…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
0aaaRich Conklin

How Shippers Can Improve Their Relationship With Carriers

Healthy carrier relationships are vital for a reliable carrier network.  Developing a positive relationship plays a significant role in the carrier services provided. Any issues that arise should be addressed…

Executive Viewpoints July 5

Does The Wayfair Walkout Represent The Future Of Employee Activism?

On Wed. June 26, employees at the Boston headquarters of Wayfair left their offices to protest the company’s sale of more than $200,000 of bedroom furniture to a government contractor…

Executive Viewpoints July 3
0aaaMarissa Tarleton RetailMeNot

How Retailers Can Tackle Social Issues in 2019

Last year, retail marketers saw a huge shift in the way brands relate to consumers. With Nike’s Colin Kaepernick campaign as a prominent example, more brands spoke out on hot-button…

Executive Viewpoints July 3
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