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What Retail Can Learn From Walmart-Uber Partnership

Walmart is expanding its Uber-powered grocery delivery pilot to two more markets — Orlando and Dallas. Tampa and Phoenix were the first two locations served in the initial pilot. As…

News August 23

Is Promoting ‘Bad Behavior’ Good For Business?

Foot Locker had a little bit of fun when creating its most recent advertising campaign, highlighted by its “Make an Impression” ad. The commercial features two professional athletes, NFL player…

Executive Viewpoints August 23

Cargo Mobile Vending Machines Serve On-The-Go Uber, Lyft Riders

Ridesharing platforms such as Uber and Lyft have become major disruptors in public transportation, and one company wants to leverage their popularity to offer passengers products such as phone chargers,…

News August 23

Lifestyle Sneaker Brands DTLR, VILLA Merge

Urban lifestyle footwear retailers DTLR and VILLA are merging in an effort to give both brands “the strength of a national retailer,” according to a joint statement. Financial details of…

News August 22

#DealBrag Video With Brooklyn Decker Targets BTS Shoppers

The art of bragging about shopping and savings gets a humorous twist in a new video featuring actress (from the Netflix series Grace and Frankie) and tech entrepreneur Brooklyn Decker. The…

News August 22

Macy’s Shops At eBay For New President

Macy’s has long sought a transformation that can help turn its struggling business in the right direction. As part of its latest efforts to restructure the company, the department store…

News August 22
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2 Compelling Reasons To Upgrade Your Retail Inventory Strategy

Managing inventory is one of a retailer’s biggest tasks, priorities and headaches, and today the proliferation of channels is making the job even more difficult. With consumers demanding more options…

Executive Viewpoints August 22
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Amazon’s New UPC Policy: What You Need To Know

The fact that Amazon is now the third largest retailer in the world, according to Forbes, means that when the online marketplace makes changes to its policies, manufacturers and brands across…

Executive Viewpoints August 22

Revitalizing The Store Means Rediscovering Its Purpose

Retail stores aren’t what they used to be. And lest you think I’m about to launch into a diatribe about the declining fortunes of the brick-and-mortar store, bear in mind…

Executive Viewpoints August 22
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