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What Will Be The Top E-Commerce Trends In 2019?

It’s no secret to anyone following retail that e-Commerce is evolving rapidly (along with the store experience), particularly as the channels continue to converge. Industry experts believe retailers will need…

Executive Viewpoints October 3
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3 Missteps In Managing Customer Marketing Strategy And Data

Mistakes happen. But if you can avoid them, wouldn’t you? You bet! Here’s your chance to learn from other marketers’ errors, with a look at three missteps you can bypass…

Executive Viewpoints October 3

Exclusive Q&A With Starboard Cruises CEO: Experiences, Entertainment, Education Drive Retail Strategies At Sea

Retail on the high seas has its own unique requirements, but that doesn’t mean landlubbers can’t learn a trick or two from one of the most successful ocean-based retail companies.…

News October 3
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JCPenney Names New CEO In Hopes Of Turnaround

After a four-month search, JCPenney finally has found its next chief exec. The department store’s Board of Directors appointed Jill Soltau as CEO, effective Oct. 15. Soltau most recently served…

News October 2

Michaels Expands Kids Section With New Site Launch Ahead Of Holiday Season

Michaels has launched MichaelsKids.com, a rebranding of its in-store children’s presentation, and will expand its in-store and online kids assortment with 600 new items. The arts and crafts retailer is…

News October 2

Amazon Boosts Minimum Wage To $15, Lobbies For Nationwide Increase

Amazon will increase its minimum wage to $15 an hour for all U.S. employees, effective Nov. 1. The change affects part-time and temporary workers across Amazon and its subsidiaries, including…

News October 2

Kroger Pilots Online Pickup, Private Label Sales At 13 Walgreens Stores

Two of the best-known names in U.S. retailing, Kroger and Walgreens, are embarking on a 13-store pilot program that will take place over the next several months. Shoppers will be…

News October 2
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Hyperlocal Data Is Already In Retailers’ Store Cupboards – Just Take The Wrapper Off!

The retail industry’s disruption has many sources — demographic shifts, changes in consumer attitudes and behavior, as well as new and non-traditional competition are just some of the factors. Technology…

Executive Viewpoints October 2

Excitement Of Product Discovery Powers Tophatter Auction Platform

Auction-style and flash sales business models appear to have lost some of their luster in recent years: eBay has pivoted its focus to a more marketplace-centered experience, and companies like…

News October 2
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