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Sears Files For Bankruptcy After Failing To Adapt To Retail’s Transformation

The long and seemingly inevitable road to bankruptcy has finally come to an end for Sears. The 132-year-old retailer, one of the most iconic brand names of the 20th century,…

News October 15

More Than 70% Of Global Shoppers Will Shop On Black Friday

More than one fifth (22%) of U.S. consumers are planning to spend at least $500 on Black Friday, and 16% expect to lay out $1,000 or more. These shoppers will…

Features October 15

Retailers That Are Shy About At Collecting Customer Data Won’t Succeed

By Chirag Shivalker, Hi-Tech BPO We live in a world driven by data, and leveraging it appropriately in a retail setup has proved its worth in providing relevant and valuable…

Executive Viewpoints October 15
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Managing The Details Can Help Differentiate The In-Store Fulfillment Experience

Omnichannel fulfillment, and specifically in-store fulfillment, has become table stakes for retailers of all shapes and sizes. But with this tactic officially being commoditized, retailers must do more to differentiate…

Executive Viewpoints October 15

USPS Seeks Package Shipping Price Hike

The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has proposed raising the cost of its parcel select service in January 2019, boosting the price for packages weighing over one pound by 9.3% and…

News October 12

Fashion Meets Technology – Choose Well, Be Well!

By Geetanjali Sarna and Amit Prabhakar Gaitonde, Wipro Despite the growing use of technology in all facets of life, fashion retail has continued to play it safe when it comes…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
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How Retailers And Suppliers Can Evaluate The Long-Term Impact Of In-Store Demos

The retail landscape is changing rapidly. In order to compete with online options, brick-and-mortar retailers must create amazing in-store experiences. Many are turning to a concept called Retailtainment, or retail…

Executive Viewpoints October 12

Walmart Shoppers Will Get Cash Access From PayPal Accounts

For the first time, PayPal is letting shoppers get cash from their accounts in a brick-and-mortar store. The payments company will start offering deposit and withdrawal services at Walmart stores.…

News October 12
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Insights Into The Changing Influencer Landscape From Collab/18

The role of influencers in retail is shifting, with companies such as Macy’s starting to use their own employees rather than relying on outside players. However, professional influencers are still…

News October 12
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