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Astound Commerce Merges With Fluid To Create Digital Experience Agency

Astound Commerce has merged with Fluid, a digital CX and software solutions company, to create a commerce-led digital experience agency. The combined organization will provide digital design, consulting and engagement…

News March 7

Do Retail Gun Restrictions Pose Significant Brand Risks?

In the wake of the Parkland, Fla. school shooting that claimed 17 lives, retailers such as DICK’S Sporting Goods, Walmart, Fred Meyer, L.L.Bean, REI and Mountain Equipment Co-Op have all…

Executive Viewpoints March 7

Walking Company Steps Into Bankruptcy, Blames Loss Of UGGs

The Walking Company is seeking bankruptcy protection for the second time in a decade, and this time the blame goes to UGGs shoes. Following a 2009 bankruptcy declaration and reorganization,…

News March 6

Target To Raise Wages To $12/Hour; CEO Cornell Calls Team ‘Our Biggest Investment’

In the wake of its Q4 earnings report, Target revealed that it is making yet another major investment into its workforce. The company plans to raise starting hourly wages for…

News March 6

Nordstrom Rejects Family Offer To Acquire The Company

A special committee of the Nordstrom Board of Directors rejected an acquisition proposal from members of the Nordstrom family, determining that the bid, worth approximately $8.4 billion, was inadequate. The…

News March 6

Cashierless Retail: Great In Theory, But Still Shaky In Practice

By Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor The Amazon Go convenience store opening in January 2018 shed light on the next new shiny concept in retail — cashierless, checkout-free stores. While Amazon…

Executive Viewpoints March 6

Exclusive CDO Q&A: BJ’s Goes All-In On Digital Transformation

In the midst of a multi-faceted digital transformation, BJ’s Wholesale Club is focused on offering convenience and value for its members. Recently appointed as the company’s first Chief Digital Officer,…

Features March 6
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How Data Virtualization Is Helping Retailers Revitalize The Customer Experience

For the last two decades, retailers have been challenged to meet the needs of increasingly fickle consumers. Thanks to mobile devices, today’s shoppers are always on, which empowers them to…

Executive Viewpoints March 6

Burberry Hires New Chief Creative Officer

Nearly one month before Christopher Bailey officially steps down from his roles as President and Chief Creative Officer of Burberry, the British luxury retailer has hired his replacement. Riccardo Tisci,…

News March 6
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