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The On-Demand Economy And Retail: Is The Tipping Point Upon Us?
I read a poignant column the other day from a favorite journalist of mine, Kara Swisher, Editor of Recode and a contributor to The New York Times. It was titled:…
Executive Viewpoints May 3
Swiss Personal Care Brand Boosts #GlobalGarden Campaign Engagement With UGC
Weleda, a manufacturer and online seller of natural cosmetics, personal care products and alternative medicines, leveraged user-generated content (UGC) to promote “real” beauty and, more importantly, drive customer engagement during its Global…
Features May 3Ascena Names New CEO Amid Leadership Changes
Ascena Retail Group has promoted Gary Muto to CEO of Ascena Retail Group from his previous role as CEO of Ascena Brands, effective May 2. He replaces outgoing CEO David…
News May 2Amazon Rebrands Middle Eastern Souq Marketplace, Redirects Shoppers To Amazon.ae
Two years ago, Amazon made its first major move into the Middle East with its 2017 acquisition of online marketplace Souq for $580 million. Now the e-Commerce giant is further…
News May 2Nordstrom Opening Two ‘Local’ Hubs In NYC To Complement Existing Stores
Nordstrom will expand its presence in New York City with two merchandise-free Nordstrom Local service hubs, in the West Village and on the Upper East Side. These locations will offer…
News May 2
Farmstead Launches Predictive Behavior-Based ‘Smart Shopping List’
Farmstead, an online grocer of locally sourced produce based in San Francisco, has introduced a Smart Shopping List feature, designed to predict what products customers need based on factors including…
News May 2
How Embracing Informal Learning Can Help Retail Organizations Thrive
Engaging, retaining and growing talent in retail has implications far beyond employee churn. Companies that cultivate an organizational culture of learning and development (L&D) have a distinct advantage over their…
Executive Viewpoints May 2
Second-Hand Luxury Goods: Not An Oxymoron But A $6 Billion Opportunity
The concepts of luxury retailing and resale don’t traditionally go hand in hand. Luxury is often defined by a sense of exclusivity and brand equity that attracts a more affluent…
Features May 2
Ingenico Launches Payment-Enabled Chatbot
Ingenico, a payment solution provider, has launched a payment-enabled chatbot that uses natural language processing from IBM Watson. The bot, which is capable of responding in a wide range of…
News May 2
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