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GameStop Names Long-Time Exec As CEO
A 16-year veteran at GameStop, Michael Mauler, has been named CEO of the 7,400-store retailer, effective immediately. Mauler was most recently EVP and President of International, which consists of nearly…
News February 7Which Super Bowl LII Ads Scored Touchdowns?
When retailers and brands advertise during the Super Bowl, they need to hit the mark. With NBC charging more than $5 million for a 30-second spot, businesses can’t afford to…
Executive Viewpoints February 73 Strategic Opportunities That Come From Clean Data
Data’s importance in any industry, especially retail, can’t be overstated. But not all data is created equal. The difference between data and clean data — and how clean that data…
Executive Viewpoints February 7Kroger CIO Q&A: Innovation Initiatives Leverage IoT, Mobile Scanning And Shelf-Edge Videos
Long gone are the days when supermarkets were the most risk-averse, tech-unfriendly retailers on the block. In fact, the nation’s largest supermarket chain, Kroger, displays a commitment to data, innovation…
Features February 7The Silence Of The Customer Service Representative
There’s an old saying in advertising about the power of repetition: Tell them you’re going to tell them something; tell them; and remind them that you told them. Perhaps it’s…
Editor's Perspective February 6Walmart Tech Incubator Acquires VR Specialist Spatialand
Walmart’s technology incubator Store No. 8 has created its third portfolio company, with the acquisition of virtual reality (VR) platform and content studio Spatialand. The combined team will develop and…
News February 6Macy’s Ventures Into Pop-Ups With ‘The Market @ Macy’s’ Concept
Macy’s hasn’t always had a reputation of thinking outside the box, but the department store is bucking its somewhat staid image with the introduction of a non-traditional business model —…
News February 6Kroger Sells C-Store Business To UK Firm For $2.15 Billion
EG Group, a privately held convenience store retailer based in the UK, will buy Kroger’s 784 U.S. convenience stores for $2.15 billion. The deal is expected to close during Q1…
News February 6Christopher & Banks Appoints Former DICK’S, Target Exec As CEO
Christopher & Banks Corp., a specialty women’s apparel retailer, has appointed Keri Jones as CEO effective March 12, 2018. Jones will succeed interim CEO and President Joel Waller in the role. Waller,…
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