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Tell The Story Of Luxury Brands (And Don’t Skimp On Evocative Details)

Luxury brands stand out best when they tell their stories in an interesting way, expressing their commitment to social responsibility or their use of high-quality materials. These retailers must communicate…

News September 24

Sears CEO Wants To Sell Off $3B+ In Real Estate, Assets As Debt Payment Looms

Eddie Lampert, CEO of Sears Holdings, is proposing a way to restructure his struggling retail chain’s debt to avoid bankruptcy. It involves selling off another $1.54 billion in real estate…

News September 24

Michael Kors Reportedly Set To Acquire Versace For $2 Billion

Michael Kors is nearing an agreement to acquire Versace, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The deal, which values Versace at approximately $2 billion, could be announced as early…

News September 24

3 Data Strategies Every Retailer Should Have In Their Marketing Playbook

By Chris Parker, ownerIQ We are in very interesting times where all marketing is becoming data-driven and moving toward transparency, especially for retailers. It’s a highly competitive environment where retailers…

Executive Viewpoints September 24

RSP Series: How Retail Leaders Improve Customer Acquisition And Retention

Any retailer’s long-term health requires finding the right balance between acquiring and retaining customers — particularly the loyal and big-spending types of shoppers. But rapid changes in both consumer expectations…

Features September 24

NRF Launches Buyer Networking Event At 2019 Big Show

The National Retail Federation (NRF) will introduce a curated networking event at its 2019 Big Show in New York City. The VIBE Hosted Buyer Program, to be held on Sunday,…

News September 24
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Predictive Analytics: Optimizing Pricing And Promotions In E-Commerce Means Combining Tools

Most retailers are already engaged in data analytics and predictive modeling. Today, using data to predict more successful outcomes — ultimately leading to increased sales — is not as mystifying…

Executive Viewpoints September 24

AT&T Opening 1,000 New Stores By Early 2020

AT&T has ambitious plans to expand its existing footprint of 5,300+ company- or dealer-owned stores with 1,000 new locations in the next 18 months. But they’ll come in all different…

News September 21

Aldi Expands Grocery Delivery Service To All U.S. Locations

Aldi has launched grocery delivery at all U.S. stores through a partnership with Instacart. The service will cover 5,000 ZIP codes in 35 states by Thanksgiving, including San Diego, New York…

News September 21
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