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The Off-Price Retail Boom: Lessons For All Retailers

The thrill of the in-store hunt is still going strong within the retail industry, as off-price retailers such as T.J. Maxx, Marshalls and Burlington Coat Factory continue to build momentum…

Features August 15

Retailers Fail To Capture Consumer Eyeballs Via YouTube Ads

The retail industry has some catching up to do if it wants to engage its audience via YouTube advertisements. Retailers finished with a 15.7% average view rate — dead last…

News August 15

Dobell Optimizes Customer Acquisition With Referral Marketing Solution

Dobell, a UK-based menswear retailer and designer, has implemented a customer acquisition platform from Mention Me to power its new referral marketing program. The referral campaign is part of Dobell’s…

News August 14

Target Expands Same-Day Delivery Service With Grand Junction Acquisition

Target is getting serious about improving its last mile delivery, logistics and supply chain capabilities, with the acquisition of Grand Junction, a technology transportation company offering software that manages local…

News August 14

Payless Exits Bankruptcy In 4 Months; Focuses Growth Plans On Latin America

Payless ShoeSource has emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy after closing approximately 700 stores and eliminating more than $435 million in debt. When the restructuring officially is complete, Paul Jones will…

News August 14
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PetSmart CEO Massey Steps Down

Michael Massey will leave his post as President and CEO of PetSmart, a position he has held since the company went private in 2015. Board member Raymond Svider, a managing…

News August 14

Best Practices For Brand And Retailers: Harnessing The Impact Of Social Media

By Gilles Rousseau, Splashlight Both my brand executive experience at LVMH, Richemont and Christie’s and my current role at Splashlight (a leading visual content creation company geared towards e-Commerce and…

Executive Viewpoints August 14

Q2 Roundup: Nordstrom Bucks Downward Trend, Wayfair Shoppers Jump 43%

In recent years, quarterly results for department stores and luxury retailers have often painted a picture of “doom and gloom.” Declining sales and traffic have forced these brands to close…

News August 14

Going Global? How To Localize Content Without Giving Up Centralized Control

By Michael Gerard, e-Spirit Companies serving a diverse global audience today face a dilemma. What is the best way to ensure that content, messages, images and overall brand are consistently…

Executive Viewpoints August 11
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