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Rite Aid CEO Steps Down In C-Suite Shuffle; Retailer Will Cut 400 Jobs

In what the retailer is labeling a “leadership transition plan and organizational restructuring,” Rite Aid CEO John Standley is stepping down, but he will remain in his position until a…

News March 13

Is Amazon’s Project Zero Enough To Quell Counterfeiting Fears?

Amazon is taking major steps to silence one of the long-held criticisms against its marketplace: the prevalence of counterfeit products. In late February, the e-Commerce giant launched Project Zero, a set…

Executive Viewpoints March 13

Hudson Yards Features First Neiman Marcus NYC Store, Preps For March 15 Grand Opening

After $2 billion worth of construction, The Shops & Restaurants at Hudson Yards will open to the public on March 15. The complex features seven stories and nearly 720,000 square feet of…

News March 13
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Communication Tactics For Boosting Customer Loyalty

Every retailer strives to maximize customer retention and loyalty. While advertising is often seen as the linchpin in efforts to keep customers coming back, no savvy retailer should overlook the…

Executive Viewpoints March 13

Exclusive Q&A With Brian Solis: Why Innovation Is Key To Engaging ‘Gen C’

We’ve all heard about Generations X, Y (a.k.a. Millennials) and Z, but have you heard about Generation C? The “C” stands for “Connected,” and despite the “Generation” title it’s not…

Features March 12

Will Philadelphia’s Cashless Store Ban Stifle Payment Innovation?

In July, Philadelphia will become the first major U.S. city to institute a ban on cashless stores, raising the question of how retailers will approach next-gen payments methods if more…

News March 12

Walmart Plans To Process Returns And Refunds At The Front Of Select Stores

In the latest attempt to make its store experiences more convenient, Walmart will allow shoppers to return purchases and get a refund without having to walk more than a few…

News March 12

What Retailers Need To Know About The New Telephone-Based Payment Card Data Guidance

In November 2018, the Payment Card Industry Security Standards Council (PCI SSC) unveiled its newly revised guidance for Protecting Telephone-based Payment Card Data. Updated for the first time since 2011,…

Executive Viewpoints March 12

What To Expect From #RIC19 Panels: AI, Women’s Leadership, Pop-Ups

Every year, thought-provoking panel discussions are a staple of the Retail Innovation Conference agenda, because they allow a group of industry experts to exchange insiders’ perspectives on the hottest topics…

Features March 12
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