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Net Neutrality Repeal: Can SMB Retailers Survive In An Internet ‘Slow Lane’?

Six months after the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted to repeal Obama-era net neutrality regulations, the ruling officially took effect June 11. With the end of net neutrality, retailers will…

Features June 21
Tony Rogers

Sam’s Club Creates New Chief Member Officer Position

Walmart has named Tony Rogers, SVP and CMO at Walmart U.S., to the newly-created position of Chief Member Officer at Sam’s Club, according to Supermarket News. He will start this…

News June 20

J.Crew Appoints New Chief Design Officer, Adds Mack Weldon Brand

J.Crew Group has named Johanna Uurasjarvi as Chief Design Officer, where she will be in charge of overall design direction for the J. Crew brand along with Crewcuts and Mercantile.…

News June 20

Amazon Opens ‘Try Before You Buy’ Clothing Service To All U.S. Prime Members

Amazon has made its Prime Wardrobe service available to all U.S. Prime members, giving shoppers up to seven days to decide what they want to keep. Product categories including clothes,…

News June 20

Can A Microsoft-Amazon Go Rivalry Jumpstart Cashier-Less Technology Adoption?

Amazon Go has been hyped for more than a year as the potential vanguard of cashier-less retailing, but it appears another tech giant is testing out the technology. Microsoft is…

Executive Viewpoints June 20
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Brand Loyalty Starts With Your Employees

As a retailer, you already recognize the value of brand loyalty. After all, it costs five times more to acquire a new customer than to retain an existing one1. Add…

Executive Viewpoints June 20

4 Retail Execs Share Data Strategy Tactics: Salesforce Connections Recap

In photo: Bret Taylor, President and Chief Product Officer, Salesforce   During the recent Salesforce Connections event in Chicago, industry experts shared top takeaways and strategies around unlocking customer data…

News June 20

Elastic Path Closes $33 Million In Series B Funding

Elastic Path, an enterprise headless commerce solutions provider, has completed a $33million Series B financing round. The capital was led by private investment company Sageview Capital, with participation from current…

News June 19

Largest U.S. Mall Will Feature More Housing & Entertainment Than Retail

Despite the alleged struggles of physical retail, Canadian developer Triple Five Worldwide is planning to open American Dream Miami, the biggest mall in the U.S., according to The Wall Street…

News June 19
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