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Apocalypse? Not Now: Retailers Will Open 1,300 Net Stores In 2017
The phrase “retail apocalypse” caught a lot of traction throughout 2017 due to the heavily publicized pileup of bankruptcies and store closures. But according to industry analysts and recent data,…
News August 31
Exclusive Q&A: How zulily Keeps Shoppers Coming Back With 1,000 New Images Every Day
The most successful retailers create connections based on trust with their customers. That’s particularly important to zulily because its target audience is moms. Their trust is not easily gained, and…
Features August 31Can An Alternative To Amazon Go Play Leapfrog?
Standard Cognition, a California-based startup focused on delivering an AI-based, checkout-free store experience, announced last week that its technology would serve as an “alternative to Amazon Go.” Like the Amazon…
News August 31
Narvar Acquires GoPigeon For APAC Expansion
Narvar has acquired India-based logistics platform provider GoPigeon for an undisclosed sum. The acquisition is designed to scale Narvar’s global growth, provide the company with an anchor in the Asia-Pacific…
News August 30
Hurricane Harvey Donations Serve Up Reminder That Brand Authenticity Matters
In the wake of Hurricane Harvey’s landfall on the Texas Gulf Coast, retailers are making a colossal effort to help citizens in need, charitable organizations and first responders. Retail’s biggest…
Features August 30
Win Millennials’ Hearts: 6 Things Retailers Can Learn From Glossier
We’ve written endless stories about successful and innovative retail companies disrupting the industry here at Retail TouchPoints. Yet in my humble opinion, none of them quite compare to the cult-favorite beauty…
Editor's Perspective August 30Will The Amazon-Whole Foods Price Cuts Live Up To The Hype?
Amazon’s announcement that it would slash prices on select food products at Whole Foods was the first sign of how the e-Commerce giant plans to run the grocer, but it…
Executive Viewpoints August 30
AR And VR: Shopping Enhancements Or Shiny Distractions?
Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already making inroads in retail. Lowe’s, Wayfair and Design With Reach, for example, use these technologies to help customers visualize how furniture…
Features August 30IBM And SAP Leverage Local Insights To Improve Store Planning
Using near real-time data from multiple sources, a new solution co-innovated by IBM and SAP is designed to help retailers address key challenges such as on-shelf product availability and demand…
News August 29
