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Principal Analyst Brian Solis Shares How Innovation Can Transform Your Brand

By Alicia Esposito, Content Strategist Brian Solis, author and analyst for Altimeter Group, studies consumer behaviors and how they, coupled with disruptive technologies, impact the way brands do business. Brian…

Executive Viewpoints November 20

J.Crew CEO Departs Despite Apparent Turnaround Success

J.Crew CEO James Brett has stepped down from his position, effective immediately, after 17 months on the job. The retailer declined to elaborate on the reasons for his departure. Brett’s…

News November 19

Thanksgiving Food Shopping Spurs Online Grocery Growth

Black Friday gets all the attention, but Thanksgiving is a notable holiday for grocery retailers: 86% of consumers plan to purchase food for an event, according to a survey by…

News November 19

Lidl Boosts Northeast Presence By Acquiring 27 Best Market Stores

Lidl US will acquire 27 Best Market grocery stores in New York and New Jersey. The deal will expand Lidl’s presence in the region and mark its introduction to Long…

News November 19

Study: 56% Of Shoppers Say Black Friday Offers Best Deals, But Cyber Monday Really Opens Wallets

While shoppers have spread out their holiday spending across Thanksgiving weekend in recent years, Black Friday remains at the top of the shopping totem pole, with 116 million people making purchases that…

News November 19

How To Win Black Friday Weekend: Strategies And Stats From 13 Retail Experts

The wait is nearly over: the critical period anchored by Black Friday starts in just a few days. The National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics predict that…

News November 19

Making The Retail Moments That Matter Most Positively Contagious

By Derek Dykens, Cisco Flu season is upon us and catching the bug is not all that has shoppers concerned this winter. Standing in long lines, not being able to…

Executive Viewpoints November 19
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Crisis Management Lessons Learned From Starbucks

There are no shortages of public relations disasters among retail brands. Whether a crisis is caused by social media, employee scandal, data loss or racial discrimination, the impact on brand…

Executive Viewpoints November 19

Tobi Unveils Installment Payment Plans For Holiday Shoppers

Tobi.com, an e-Commerce fast fashion retailer, has partnered with Sezzle to offer zero-interest installment payment plans to its U.S. shoppers for holiday season. On Nov. 12, Tobi.com and Sezzle launched…

News November 16
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