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#RIC19: 5 Steps To Success In An Economy Where ‘Impatience Is A Virtue’

How can retailers succeed in a world where “technology that can put us in the center of everything” is creating consumers who are “accidental narcissists,” as Altimeter Group Principal Analyst…

Features May 8
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Hybrid Cloud Is The Antidote For Stressed Retailers

The retail industry continues to evolve at a rapid pace, yet delivering a superior consumer experience remains a key differentiator for modern retailers. Consumers expect a seamless experience when interacting…

Executive Viewpoints May 8

Amazon Opens First ‘Go’ Store In NYC…And It Accepts Cash

Amazon is opening its first Amazon Go store in New York City in lower Manhattan’s Brookfield Place, marking the twelfth Go store overall. The 1,300-square-foot space also is the first…

News May 7

Walmart Will Launch Online Pet Pharmacy, Launch Dozens Of In-Store Vet Clinics

Walmart is significantly expanding its pet health care network, aiming to have 100 veterinary clinics open in its stores within the next 12 months — a big jump from the…

News May 7

DAVIDsTEA Harnesses Mobile Communication To Strengthen Associate Expertise

The massive selection of teas at DAVIDsTEA can be paralyzing for new customers. That’s where the company’s associates, or Tea Guides, come into play. They serve the essential role of…

News May 7
0aaaAntonia Hock RitzCarlton

Culture Is The Key to Great Service

Conventional approaches to building a customer-centric culture involve topics like putting the customer first. While all of this is indeed important, customer-centric culture will not be sustainable without the commitment…

Executive Viewpoints May 7

Get Prepared To Implement BOPIS Across The Enterprise

By Jeff Winsper, Black Ink Technologies There’s a rising tide of online competition for independent dealers, but there are a few choices retailers/dealers can make to try and get, keep…

Executive Viewpoints May 6
0aaaRonen Luzon MySizeID

Issues With The Lack Of A Universal Sizing System

We’ve all experienced the frustrations associated with the lack of a universal sizing system across retail. It’s created a perpetual guessing game of what size will fit you best when…

Executive Viewpoints May 6

Despite Hype, 60% Of Shoppers Still Haven’t Experienced VR/AR Technologies In-Store

Although 46% of retailers say they plan to deploy AR or VR solutions by 2020, it appears that real-world deployment of these technologies remains low — at least in the…

News May 6
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