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DSW Shuts Down Ebuys Sites

DSW is closing Ebuys, the parent of e-Commerce sites ShoeMetro and ApparelSave. DSW acquired Ebuys in February 2016 for $62.5 million in a bid to expand online and internationally, but…

News March 14

If Tariffs Spark A Trade War, What Will Be The Impact On U.S. Retail?

President Trump’s recent decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminum produced outside the U.S. has come under fire from many sources — not least members of his own political…

Executive Viewpoints March 14

CRM, Redefined: Transitioning From Traditional Segments To Shopper Missions

The explosion of interaction and commerce touch points has transformed shopping from a linear, transactional process into a topsy-turvy journey. Consumers have completely taken over. They shop at their discretion,…

Executive Viewpoints March 14

DICK’S CEO Admits Assault Rifle Sales Halt “Not Going To Be Positive” For Sales And Traffic

DICK’S Sporting Goods CEO Edward Stack made a blunt admission in a Q4 earnings call after the retailer saw a deeper-than-expected sales decline. In the wake of the decision to…

News March 13

Digital Foodie Expands Beyond Grocery As Digital Goodie

Digital Foodie, an online grocery platform, is rebranding itself as Digital Goodie and expanding its connected commerce platform beyond food to all retail segments. The updated service is a cloud-based…

News March 13

The Death Of Boring Retail: Exclusive Q&A With Steve Dennis

In this exclusive Q&A, industry expert Steve Dennis shares his predictions and recommendations for retailers struggling to find the best ways to survive and thrive in the age of Amazon.…

Features March 13

IKEA Expands TaskRabbit Furniture Assembly Services

IKEA is sparing customers the trauma of assembling its furniture by providing “Taskers” through the labor marketplace TaskRabbit, which the retailer acquired in October 2017. The service is currently available…

News March 13

Alzheimer’s App Using AI-Based Facial Recognition Wins ‘Women Who Tech’ Award

The Women Startup Challenge Emerging Tech, which showcases and funds early-stage women-led startups, awarded a grand prize worth $50,000 to the 14-year-old developer of an app designed to help people…

News March 13
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NRF Names Ellen Davis President Of NRF Foundation

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has promoted NRF Foundation Executive Director Ellen Davis to Foundation President. While taking on this new role, Davis will continue to serve as Senior VP…

News March 13
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