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Macy’s Expands VR Pilot To 60 Stores, Will Add Mobile Checkout Nationwide By End Of 2018

Macy’s is unveiling two major features designed to transform and innovate the store experience, CEO Jeff Gennette said during a keynote at ShopTalk 2018. During the session, Gennette announced that…

News March 19

Claire’s Bankruptcy Highlights Risks Of Private Equity Buyouts

UPDATE: Claire’s Stores officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, expecting to reduce debt by approximately $1.9 billion, according to a company statement.  Claire’s said it reached an agreement with creditors including…

News March 19

Monetate Will Launch Personalized Product Recommendation Tool

Monetate, a personalization software provider, will release Monetate Intelligent Recommendations, a recommendation tool designed to incorporate real-time customer data to deliver product suggestions that match shopper needs across all channels,…

News March 19

CreativeDrive Acquires 3D Visualization Startup For $100 Million+

CreativeDrive, a global independent creative and content creation company, has acquired Decora, a 3D visualization and augmented reality (AR) startup, in a structured deal potentially worth more than $100 million,…

News March 19

E-Commerce Marketplace Platform Adds PIM Tools

Mirakl, a SaaS platform for brands and retailers operating e-Commerce marketplaces, unveiled its Mirakl Catalog Manager (MCM) at Shoptalk 2018. MCM provides marketplace operators with critical product information management tools,…

News March 19

How Direct-To-Consumer Is Driving The Need For Real-Time In Retail

By Thomas Hill, Kx Systems Real-time is the latest in a long line of terminology infiltrating the world of retail. So what is it, and why do you need to…

Executive Viewpoints March 19

Walmart In Talks To Take Major Stake In Flipkart

Walmart is reportedly in advanced talks to become the largest shareholder in Flipkart, a major Indian e-Commerce company, according to CNBC. The retailer could acquire an initial 20% to 26%…

News March 19
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Getting The Whole Customer Feedback Story

Good or bad — customer feedback promises to make its mark on your top line. Rave reviews can help attract new customers and even keep existing ones coming back for…

Executive Viewpoints March 19

Only 35% Of Retailers Effectively Train Employees; 32% Don’t Train At All

While 57% of employed adults think that training is very effective in helping them do their job well, retail employees are far less confident about its success rate than their…

News March 19
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