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Are Mobile Coupons The Answer To Higher Redemption Rates?

As some frustrated marketers continue to see their traditional paper coupon redemption rates drop, others are discovering viable and successful alternatives. While some marketers continue to wrestle with low direct…

Executive Viewpoints January 15

NRF2019: Ahold Will Deploy 500 Robots To Create More Spill-Proof Supermarkets

Ahold Delhaize has launched nearly 500 robots at its GIANT and Stop & Shop stores to patrol the aisles for spills and, eventually, out-of-stock items. The retailer discussed the capabilities…

News January 15

NRF2019: Patience Is A Virtue When Reaching China’s Young, Tech-Savvy Shoppers

China’s 300 million-strong middle class is expected to double in the next five years as more shoppers gain access to additional income, according to J. Michael Evans, President of Alibaba…

News January 15

Eileen Fisher, Coyuchi: Sustainability Sells, But Only When Products Have Strong Appeal

Sustainability and environmental consciousness can be powerful forces in cementing customer loyalty, but the first step for retailers is offering attractive, high-quality products — particularly in the apparel and textile…

News January 14
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NRF19: DICK’S, Best Buy, Levi’s CEOs Embrace ‘Leading With Conviction’

The top executives of DICK’S Sporting Goods, Best Buy and Levi Strauss & Co. — all hard-headed businesspeople at the helm of successful brands — are embracing a more socially…

Features January 14

Exploring Retail Revolution: The Correlation Between Technological Advancements In Financial Services And Online Retail Success

By Carter Hunt, Western Union Technological advancements in the financial services industry are evolving through complex tools like AI-powered analytics and voice-activated capabilities, offering added levels of insight and convenience.…

Executive Viewpoints January 14
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How Brands Can Deliver On The Promise Of Curbside Experiences

Retail needs to change. As a whole, retailers have to become more attentive, and quicker to react to, the fast-rising expectations of their customers. For many, this transformation is already…

Executive Viewpoints January 14

Oracle Unveils Slate Of Solution Upgrades At NRF19

Oracle has launched the Retail Xstore Office Cloud service, enabling retailers to move Xstore back office store operations to the cloud. The service, which enables retailers to take advantage of…

News January 13

NRF19: 36% Of Shoppers Want Better Personalization, But Hesitate To Share Personal Info

Personalization will continue to be a hot-button investment item for retailers in 2019, but they will have to struggle with consumers’ cognitive dissonance to implement it effectively, according to Sucharita…

News January 13
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