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Protectionism Won’t Save Retail — But Technology Might

It is a well lamented fact that the brick-and-mortar retail industry faces a crisis. The fundamentals in big, bellwether markets are nigh-on disastrous, and have been since the retail apocalypse…

Executive Viewpoints March 22

Can Subscription Retail Solve Its Customer Retention Problem?

When it comes to subscription retail, the cross-currents are intense. Big retailers have either pulled out, as JCPenney did in February when it ended its Bombfell subscription apparel business, or…

Features March 22

Five Breakthrough Data-Driven Strategies To Win Retail Customers For Life

By Deesean Wilson, DXC Technology Digital technology has had a profound effect on the retail industry, an effect demonstrated by the importance and utility of data. Cracking open this treasure…

Executive Viewpoints March 21

Levi Strauss Raises $623.3 Million In IPO

Levi Strauss & Co. raised $623.3 million through its IPO, valuing the company at over $6.5 billion. The retailer offered approximately 36.7 million shares at $17 each, and has begun…

News March 21

Nine West Holdings Exits Bankruptcy, Renames Itself Premier Brands Group

Nearly one year after first filing for bankruptcy, Nine West Holdings has emerged from Chapter 11 under new private equity ownership with a new name: Premier Brands Group Holdings. Premier…

News March 21

Starbucks Invests $100 Million In Food, Retail Startup Venture Fund

Starbucks has invested $100 million in Valor Siren Ventures, a new fund with plans to grow the next generation of food and retail startups. The fund will identify and invest in…

News March 21

Walmart CTO Who Implemented Key Tech Advances Stepping Down

UPDATE: Pinterest has hired Walmart CTO Jeremy King as its Head of Engineering ahead of the company’s upcoming IPO. Pinterest is seeking a valuation of at least $12 billion, according to The Wall…

News March 21
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Keeping Carts Full Requires More Than Digital Deals

As 2019 continues, some of the biggest shopping days are ahead of us again: Black Friday, Cyber Monday and the Christmas shopping season. This year, marketers, agencies and brands are…

Executive Viewpoints March 21

With U.S. Growth Uncertain, Global Commerce Offers New Opportunities

Early revenue predictions point to an uncertain year for the retail industry. Although the National Retail Federation forecasts that the U.S. retail market will grow between 3.8% and 4.4% year…

Features March 21
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