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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

Intoxicated Consumers To Spend $233 Million Online During St. Patrick’s Day

This St. Patrick’s Day, shoppers will spend their green to the tune of $233 million on online purchases while under the influence of alcohol, according to ContentSquare. Clothing retailers are…

News March 16

Southeastern Grocers To Close 94 Stores In Restructuring Agreement

Southeastern Grocers (SEG) has entered into a restructuring support agreement with a group of its creditors. The retailer will close 94 stores, but the remaining 582 locations will continue operating…

News March 16

Boxed CFO Leaves In Wake Of Alleged Takeover Rejection

Boxed is facing an executive-level shakeup with the departure of Naeem Ishaq, CFO of the online wholesaler, according to Fast Company. He is the third executive to part ways with…

News March 16

Warby Parker Raises $75 Million Ahead Of Possible IPO

One month after revealing a goal to expand to 100 U.S. stores, Warby Parker has unveiled how it plans on funding this level of growth. The eyewear retailer has raised…

News March 16
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