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Mercatus Updates Integrated Commerce Platform To Support Digital Coupons

Mercatus, a digital solutions provider for grocers, has enhanced its Integrated Commerce Platform to support digital coupons. The new offering integrates with the leading coupon platforms, including Inmar and Quotient,…

News May 3

#RIC18: Unlocking The Secrets Of Gen Z Shoppers

Retailers are engaged in a “race for relevance” as they try to meet the needs not only of Millennials but the generations following them, Gen Z and Gen Alpha. According…

Features May 3

Checkpoint Systems Debuts InterACT Suite

Checkpoint Systems, a supplier of electronic article surveillance (EAS) and RFID platforms, has released InterACT, a range of interactive solutions that utilize data collected from RFID-tagged merchandise. While RFID has…

News May 3

#RIC18: Walmart CIO Embraces People-Led, Tech-Powered Strategy

The 2018 Retail Innovation Conference, April 30 to May 2, began with Store Tours on Monday, and then the content section kicked off Tuesday morning with an informative “fireside chat” with…

Features May 3

Birchbox Sells Majority Stake After QVC Deal Falls Through

Nine months after reportedly putting itself up for sale, Birchbox appears to have found a buyer for a majority stake in its business. Viking Global Investors, a hedge fund and…

News May 3
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Killing Cash? Why Digital Payments, Bitcoin Can’t Finish The Job. Yet.

The global payments infrastructure is experiencing massive digital upheaval. Mobile and proximity payments are quickly entering the mainstream. Bitcoin has a market cap that could make a blue chip blush,…

Executive Viewpoints May 3

Lucidworks Raises $50 Million To Enhance AI-Powered Search Solutions

Lucidworks, an AI-powered search and discovery platform, has raised $50 million in growth financing. The company will use the capital to expand its enterprise offerings, which help retailers build search…

News May 3

Macy’s Acquires NYC Concept Shop STORY

Macy’s has acquired STORY, an innovative pop-up concept store based in New York City. The retailer’s founder and CEO Rachel Shechtman will join Macy’s as Brand Experience Officer and will…

News May 2

Amazon Enters Fight For Flipkart With Bid For 60% Stake

Amazon has made a formal offer for a 60% stake in Indian e-Commerce firm Flipkart, sources told CNBC TV-18. The e-Commerce giant also is offering a $2 billion breakup fee…

News May 2
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