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Reframing Retail — Getting Underneath The Headlines And Hype

There isn’t an industry today devoid of technology. It has completely revolutionized the ways in which business gets done — from improving personalized customer knowledge through data, to reducing costs…

Executive Viewpoints April 16

Study Reveals Why 96% Of Shoppers Leave Stores Empty-Handed

With as many as 96% of global shoppers having left a store without making a purchase on at least one occasion, it’s up to retailers to understand exactly what prevents…

News April 16

John Varvatos Offers Curated Fashion Through In-Store Pickup

John Varvatos has launched additional functionality to its e-Commerce site that allows shoppers to browse and reserve items available at their nearest location. The localization capabilities are powered by retail…

News April 13

MGA Entertainment CEO Makes Official $890 Million Bid For Toys ‘R’ Us Stores

Isaac Larian, CEO of MGA Entertainment, placed a formal bid of $675 million for certain U.S. Toys ‘R’ Us stores and a $215 million bid for the retailer’s Canadian locations.…

News April 13

NewStore Appoints Victoria’s Secret, TJX Veterans To Board

NewStore has appointed Carol Meyrowitz, Executive Chairman of the Board of TJX Companies, and Sharen Jester Turney, Former President and CEO of Victoria’s Secret, to its Board of Directors. Meyrowitz…

News April 12

Call Center Data Optimization Boosts Profits At Mason Cos.

Mason Companies, a catalog-oriented retailer with 11 brands encompassing footwear, apparel, gifting and food, knows the importance of providing contact center agents with all the information they need to handle…

Features April 12

Walmart To Invest $200 Million In Florida Operations

Walmart expects to spend approximately $200 million during the coming year in Florida, opening and remodeling 43 stores in the state while expanding several in-store and online services. The openings…

News April 12

Ahold Delhaize CEO To Retire In July

Ahold Delhaize CEO Dick Boer will retire July 1, 2018, with Deputy CEO and Chief Integration Officer Frans Muller taking his position. Boer will assist Muller with the transition and…

News April 12

Sears Puts 16 Stores Up For Sale — Online

Sears Holdings is taking a new step to cash in on its real estate. The struggling retailer is auctioning 16 profitable Sears stores on an online auction platform. Cushman &…

News April 12
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