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Transparency And Traceability — A Clear Retail Imperative
Consumers’ growing concerns around overall health, wellness and ethically-sound production are helping to influence a radical shift in the retail industry — leading to the proliferation of transparent, sustainably conscious…
Executive Viewpoints June 18
Microsoft Enters Cashier-Less Tech Race: Will Checkout Lanes Become Relics?
The news that technology powerhouse Microsoft is working on cashier-less technology that could help retailers compete with Amazon Go signals a major advance in this area. Still, questions remain about…
Features June 15
Kustomer Secures $26 Million In Series B Funding
Kustomer, a customer experience, service and support platform, has raised $26 million in Series B funding, bringing the total round to $38.5 million. The new capital will fund the company’s…
News June 15
Macy’s Appoints Home Depot Tech VP As CTO
Macy’s will appoint Naveen Krishna as its next Chief Technology Officer, effective June 16, 2018. As CTO, Krishna will be responsible for driving the technology strategy and direction for the…
News June 15
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 14In-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
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