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Belk Launches New Localized Philanthropic Initiative

Department store Belk launched a new community relations platform called Belk: Project Hometown during the Belk Bowl on Dec. 29, 2017. The retailer announced a $15 million commitment over the…

News December 29

Applying Kotter’s 8-Step Change Management Process To Retail

By Johanna Småros, RELEX Solutions Benjamin Franklin famously said, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” Franklin could have added a third certainty:…

Executive Viewpoints December 29

As GDPR Deadline Looms, Retailers Must Secure Consent To Access Personal Data

Consumer data has always been a key part of retailers’ marketing toolkits. However, with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) rules going into effect on May 25, 2018, companies are…

News December 29

Vitamin Shoppe Adds Multichannel Options To Auto Delivery Service

Vitamin Shoppe is providing greater convenience for its SPARK Auto Delivery subscribers —and an additional relationship-building tool for store associates — by enabling enrollment and management of the service through…

News December 28

Second Texas DC Supports Dollar General’s Growth

Dollar General is supporting its aggressive store growth strategy with the addition of its 17th distribution center in Longview, Texas. Construction of the new facility, which will span nearly one…

News December 28
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Kroger Expands ‘Scan, Bag, Go’ Cashierless Checkout To 400 Stores

While the “big two,” Amazon and Walmart, have jumped into their own tests of cashierless technology, the nation’s largest pure supermarket chain isn’t just standing by. Kroger plans to expand…

News December 28

Mobovida Boosts Revenue-Per-Email-Send 33% With Personalized Messaging

Mobovida, an online retailer of mobile accessories and handbags, is meeting the challenge of selling highly commoditized products with a two-pronged approach: providing fashion-forward products, and personalizing its messaging to…

News December 28
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One Click Retail Parent Acquires Clavis Insight For $119 Million

Ascential plc, the parent company of e-Commerce analytics provider One Click Retail (OCR), has acquired Clavis Insight for $119 million in order to bolster its service offerings for retailers and…

News December 26

Study: Outdated Planning Solutions Hamper Customer-Centricity

Retailers know that success in today’s environment requires them to align their systems and organizations around fulfilling customer-led demand. But outdated planning systems and the legacy of channel-specific inventories still…

Features December 26
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