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The RealReal Helps Shoppers Measure Their Positive Environmental Impact

The RealReal has launched a Sustainability Calculator for consignment as part of National Consignment Day, Oct. 1, 2018. The luxury consignment retailer calculated the impact of the 2.5 million women’s…

News October 1

Canada Agrees To New Trade Deal With U.S. And Mexico; NRF Signals Support

Canada and the U.S. have secured a trade deal to replace the current North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), which governs more than $1.2 trillion worth of trade across Canada,…

News October 1

Aldi Plans 1,200 UK Stores by 2025

Aldi is looking to snag a larger share of the UK grocery market with plans to operate 1,200 locations by the end of 2025. The German discount retailer had earlier announced…

News October 1

In-Store Shopping Can Drive Holiday Spending Sprees

The upcoming holiday season looks promising: 18.7% of shoppers plan to budget more for holiday gifts this year, and most plan to spend approximately $100 to $500 more than in…

News October 1
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What Retailers Can Learn From Disney

The lines can be long. The weather can be hot. And the cost — let’s not get into it. So why do we visit Disney in droves? And what can…

Executive Viewpoints October 1

You Can’t Spell Retail Without AI: How To Optimize Your Chain Retail Store Design With Data Science

By Seth Redmore, Lexalytics The old saying “retail is detail” has never been more true. From what’s in stock to the size of the customer service desk, data science rules…

Executive Viewpoints October 1

An Advanced Approach To Fraud Protection

By KC Fox, Radial Retailers today continue to face an uphill battle in the ongoing fight against fraud. While wider adoption of the EMV chip and PIN standard has reduced…

Executive Viewpoints September 28

RTP Simplifies Reader Search With Amazon, Holiday Hubs

Retail TouchPoints runs numerous articles highlighting the importance that search functionality plays in digital commerce. We have taken these recommendations to heart by creating two new article hubs. One collects…

News September 28

Walmart Plans Pickup-Only Store Near Chicago In 2019

Walmart is seeking approval to open a pickup-only grocery store in Lincolnwood, Ill. in spring 2019. Shoppers would order groceries through the Walmart web site or mobile app, and arrive…

News September 28
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