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3D Face Authentication: The Future Of Grab ‘N Go

As businesses investigate new ways to automate redundant tasks at a macro level, retail is a vertical ripe for disruption. There has been a lot of buzz in the press…

Executive Viewpoints October 9
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What Can Go Wrong With Data Management?

Data management is one of the pillars of e-Commerce marketing automation. Being able to trust the data that you have at your disposal to run marketing automation campaigns is as…

Executive Viewpoints October 9

Cause Marketing Can Drive Shopper Loyalty — But Only When It’s Sincere

By Bryan Wassel, Associate Editor Several recent articles I’ve written have touched on the importance of corporate responsibility. Shoppers, particularly among younger generations, increasingly will flock to retailers and brands…

Executive Viewpoints October 9

MM.LaFleur Ads Go Subterranean To Boost Search 140% In NYC, 170% In Boston

Generating brand awareness and driving customer acquisition can be a challenge, especially when trying to attract an on-the-go, urban consumer who doesn’t always have time to stop and seek out…

Features October 9

H&M Buys $20 Million Stake In Klarna, Will Integrate Payments Platform

H&M is investing $20 million in Klarna, a Swedish bank and online payment solution provider. The investment equals a stake of less than 1% in the company. With the partnership,…

News October 8
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Starbucks Appoints New CFO

Starbucks has appointed Patrick Grismer EVP and CFO to replace Scott Maw, who is retiring Nov. 30. Grismer will join the company on Nov. 12 and assume the role of…

News October 8

Tops Supermarket Debuts Curbside Pickup, Adds Organic Options Online

Grocery delivery and curbside pickup have become the latest competitive arenas in supermarket retail, and regional player Tops Friendly Markets has joined the fray. The 169-store chain, with locations in…

News October 8

ShippingEasy Launches Voice-Enabled Shipping Solution

ShippingEasy, a cloud-based shipping solution provider, has introduced a conversational user interface. The innovation leverages Alexa to enable online sellers to pick, pack and ship orders without needing to touch…

News October 8

Target Introduces Private Label Line Of Inexpensive Essentials

Target will launch a private label collection of everyday essentials called Smartly, with most items costing less than $2. The assortment will arrive in stores on Oct. 14 and includes…

News October 8
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