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NRF Preview: Execs From Macy’s, Kroger, Lowe’s and Alibaba Headline Must-See Sessions
The wealth of sessions offered at the NRF Big Show, Jan. 13-15 at New York City’s Javits Center, can induce a case of “analysis paralysis” among attendees — but the…
Features January 9
Understanding Generational Differences: Why More Data Should Mean More Value For Customers
You have likely heard a lot about Millennials — roughly 80 million Americans ages 23 to 41 — and perhaps a bit less about Generation Z — roughly 70 million…
Executive Viewpoints January 9Top Omnichannel Survey Takeaways: RTP Editors Weigh In
The term “omnichannel” gets thrown around a lot — some might say too much — by retailers and industry observers. However, the word still conveys an important truth: retailers must…
Executive Viewpoints January 9
The Vitamin Shoppe Hires Retail Technology Veteran As CTO
The Vitamin Shoppe has named Andrew Laudato as EVP and CTO, effective immediately. Laudato is a retail veteran with more than two decades of experience, and he will lead the…
News January 8Amazon Tests Targeted Product Sampling Deliveries
Amazon has deployed yet another strategy designed to stay fresh in the shopper’s mind — free, targeted samples delivered to their doorstep. The samples are “like Amazon’s product recommendations, but…
News January 8Lampert Reportedly Gets Another Chance To Sweeten Sears Bid
Eddie Lampert was given an additional day to place a bid for Sears after the retailer rejected his $4.4 billion bid to save the company, according to CNBC. The initial…
News January 8
6 Tactics To Boost Conversions Among Unknown Audiences
One common denominator sits at the core of every successful, profitable, and self-sustaining marketing strategy: acquiring new customers. This starts with getting unknown web site visitors to willingly opt in…
Executive Viewpoints January 8
Are Smart Shelves The Tech Supermarkets Need?
Supermarket retailers have long been frustrated by the challenge of providing relevant information at a shopper’s point of decision — in the store aisle. Static signage and product labels share…
Features January 8
Standard Cognition Acquires In-Store Mapping Tech Provider
Standard Cognition, an AI-powered cashierless checkout provider that has positioned its technology as an “alternative to Amazon Go,” has acquired Explorer.ai, a mapping and computer vision startup, for an undisclosed…
News January 7
