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Alibaba Acquires Open-Source Data Processing Startup For $103 Million
Alibaba has acquired data Artisans (dA), a Berlin-based startup that provides distributed systems and large-scale data streaming services for enterprises, for $103 million, according to TechCrunch. The companies have been working…
News January 9Walmart Pilots Autonomous Grocery Delivery In Arizona
Walmart has made significant investments in its online grocery delivery capabilities over the past year, even quietly experimenting with driverless delivery. The retail giant will pilot a program to use Udelv…
News January 9NRF 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 9Understanding 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 9The 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 86 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…
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