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Killer Bugs And Their Effect On Your Conversion Rates

One of the biggest issues in e-Commerce today (and every day) is conversion. Data scientists and marketers actively influence and track every stage of the sales process, down to the…

Executive Viewpoints December 5

IKEA To Open First Urban-Focused Store In NYC

IKEA will open its first-ever U.S. city center store in Manhattan in spring 2019. The IKEA Planning Studio, which will offer products designed for urban living and small spaces, will…

News December 4

How Zappos, CS Hudson And Lilly Pulitzer Embrace The Spirit Of Giving

Both retailers and solution providers are putting their creativity in the service of charities this season. Some programs feature celebrity tie-ins, such as Zappos’ linkup with Shaquille O’Neal’s charity. Others,…

News December 4

Kroger Adds Curated 2,300-Item Assortments At 13 Walgreens Pilot Stores

Expanding on the pilot program that began in early October, Kroger will add Kroger Express, a curated assortment of 2,300 products, at 13 Walgreens stores in northern Kentucky. The items…

News December 4

B&H Photo Helps Shoppers Picture The Perfect Present

Multiple retailers have partnered with SmartGift, a service that helps online shoppers find gifts, to enhance their holiday offerings on both desktop and mobile. The solution provider’s latest client is…

News December 4

Shopper Loyalty Study: Use Price, Brand Differentiators To Woo Competitors’ Customers

Even though 75% of shoppers say they have a preferred brand when shopping, these preferences can certainly be changed: 76% were likely to change that preferred brand, according to a…

News December 4
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Addressing The Unique Marketing Challenges Of SMB E-Commerce Merchants

According to the latest numbers from the National Retail Foundation, SMBs make up more than 98% of all retailers today. This feels inflated when you consider all the large merchants…

Executive Viewpoints December 4

Sprouts Farmers Market CEO Steps Down

Amin Maredia, CEO of Sprouts Farmers Market, will step down effective Dec. 30, 2018. While the supermarket retailer searches for a permanent replacement, Jim Nielsen, President and COO, and Brad…

News December 3

NRF New York City Store Tours Showcase Brick-And-Mortar Innovation

The events at NRF 2019 Retail’s Big Show will not be limited to the confines of the Javits Center. Attendees will have the opportunity to go on specially curated store…

News December 3
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