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Mobile-Optimized E-Commerce Site Reduces Lonely Planet Bounce Rate 89%

Traditionally known as a publisher of travel guides, Lonely Planet actually boasts one of the earliest e-Commerce sites —one that has sold books online since 1994. But despite its deep…

Features June 15

Rakuten Bolsters Order Pickup With Curbside Acquisition

Rakuten has acquired Curbside, a mobile ordering and pickup startup. With the acquisition, the Tokyo-headquartered company plans to connect retailers and merchants with customers during order ahead and pickup transactions.Additionally, Curbside…

News June 15

Tableau Enhances Data Visualization Solution With Empirical Systems Acquisition

Tableau Software, a visual analytics solution provider, has acquired Empirical Systems, an artificial intelligence (AI) startup. Tableau will integrate Empirical Systems’ automated statistical analysis technology into its own platform, helping…

News June 14

In-Car Commerce Retailer Collaborates With Snapchat For West Coast Launch

Cargo, which places boxes with items for sale in ridesharing vehicles such as Uber, has partnered with Snapchat for its launch in the Los Angeles, Calif. market. In addition to…

News June 14

Gap Names Turnaround Specialist CEO Of Gap Brand

Gap has named Neil Fiske, a 20-year retail veteran credited with turnarounds at three major companies, as President and CEO of its Gap brand. Fiske will begin on June 20, joining…

News June 14

TruRating Unveils Full Online Offering Following Magento Extension

TruRating, a multichannel customer feedback solution for retailers, hospitality and service businesses, has unveiled its extension with Magento Commerce. The customer feedback solutions will now be available to Magento merchants…

News June 14

MSTS Unveils Credit As A Service Suite

MSTS, a global B2B payment and credit solutions provider, has introduced Credit as a Service (CaaS). The suite of applications and services enable companies to access: Payment and credit solutions;…

News June 14
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Supercharging Brand Loyalty With Your Own Customer Data

In an age when consumers are a click away from competitor offerings, brands are struggling to reinvent their entire approach to brand loyalty. They can no longer expect that, by…

Executive Viewpoints June 14

Walgreens Launches Chef’d Meal Kits At 30 New York Metro Stores

Walgreens will partner with Chef’d to introduce meal kits at 30 Walgreens and Duane Reade stores in the New York area, according to CNBC. The pilot marks the expansion of a…

News June 13
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