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How Retailers Get The Last Mile Wrong

The last mile. The final stretch where nothing and everything can go wrong. For retailers, that last mile is an oft under-considered part of the customer journey that can ultimately…

Executive Viewpoints February 15

Will Walmart’s Cloud Network Take Aim At AWS?

Walmart vs. Amazon has been the biggest retail cage match to watch over the past few years, with both companies seeking to outpace the other through pricing, store innovation and…

News February 14

Zebra Introduces Smartphone Designed For SMB Field Workers

Zebra Technologies Corp. has introduced the TC25, a rugged smartphone specifically designed for the needs of small- to medium-sized businesses. The phone allows field mobility workers to scan barcodes on…

News February 14

Brick-And-Mortar Financial Index Dips 4.54% Year-To-Date

The rise of e-Commerce has had a major impact on more than just retailers. It has reshaped how investors, businesses and policymakers view the industry. Simply put, as brick-and-mortar retailers…

News February 14

Payment Providers Partner To Offer Point-To-Point Encryption

Payment security provider Bluefin Payment Systems has partnered with payment platforms Datacap Systems and Monetary LLC to offer a PCI-validated Point-to-Point Encryption (P2PE) solution to merchants. Benefits of a PCI-validated…

News February 14

79% Of Consumers Still Shop In-Store For Valentine’s Day

Shoppers still prefer to visit stores to buy gifts for their loved ones for Valentine’s Day. Up to 79% of consumers said they planned to do some or all of…

News February 14

Unilever Mulls Pulling Digital Ads Near ‘Divisive’ Content: Should Others Follow Suit?

In a keynote at the IAB (Interactive Advertising Bureau) Annual Leadership Meeting in Palm Desert, Calif. earlier this week, Unilever CMO Keith Weed noted that the CPG giant wouldn’t advertise on…

Executive Viewpoints February 14

The Real-World Abandoned Shopping Cart

According to Business Insider, $4.6 trillion worth of merchandise was abandoned in carts in 2016 alone. This has led to an uptick in the number of retailers who send shopping cart abandonment…

Executive Viewpoints February 14

Exclusive Q&A: Is The AI Buzz More Hype Than Reality For Retail?

Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning were the blazing-hot buzzwords at the NRF Big Show in January 2018. But at least one industry expert, Forrester Principal Analyst for Digital Business…

Features February 14
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