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Symphony RetailAI Releases Virtual Store Remodeling Platform

Symphony RetailAI has unveiled the SR Virtual Store Remodeling solution for grocery retailers and suppliers. The VR platform is designed to optimize existing and new store layouts based on customer-driven…

News May 24

Online Journey Hijacking: The Phenomenon Costing Retailers Hundreds Of Millions Of Dollars

Leading up to the holiday season, retailers spend significant time and resources optimizing their customers’ online shopping experience. Their efforts seem to be working, as e-Commerce sales during this past…

Executive Viewpoints May 24

Kroger Purchases Home Chef, Further Expanding Delivery Options

Kroger has acquired meal kit retailer Home Chef for an initial price of $200 million, plus earnout payments of up to $500 million over five years based on future performance.…

News May 24
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After Nine Months, PetSmart Finally Finds Permanent CEO

PetSmart has named J.K. Symancyk as its CEO, effective June 11. This ends the retailer’s long search for a chief exec — former CEO and President Michael Massey stepped down…

News May 23

Ahold Delhaize USA Forms Digital Innovation Lab For E-Commerce Growth

Grocery giant Ahold Delhaize USA, the parent company of supermarkets including Stop & Shop, Giant, Food Lion and Hannaford, is launching a division focused on innovation within e-Commerce. Peapod Digital…

News May 23
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Macy’s Taps Ahold Exec As New CFO

Macy’s has named Paula Price CFO, effective July 9, 2018. She will be responsible for leading the retailer’s finance, accounting, investor relations and internal audit functions, reporting to Chairman and CEO…

News May 23

Has Starbucks Taken The Right Approach To Battling Bias?

In the wake of the controversial arrests of two black men waiting for a friend within a Philadelphia Starbucks, the coffee giant announced it will close its more than 8,000…

Executive Viewpoints May 23
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Sometimes It Is About Looks — Implementing Visual Merchandising In Your Online Store

Most shoppers are visual deciders, and they react best when they can see what they are about to buy. In brick-and-mortar stores, visual merchandising is about how you set up…

Executive Viewpoints May 23

Exclusive Q&A: How zulily Grew Its Customer Base 24%

Data and hard facts are important in marketing, but there are also elements of “art” involved, according to Kevin Saliba, SVP of Marketing at zulily. The retailer seems to have…

News May 23
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