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Walmart’s VR Training Tool: Practical Or Just A Gimmick?

While a select few retailers have found applicable uses for virtual reality (VR) in small doses on the consumer-facing side, Walmart is testing the tech at the employee level. Walmart…

Executive Viewpoints June 7

#RIC17 Panel: Compete To Keep Your Customer Front And Center

Recent retail headlines in the business news lately been particularly negative: bankruptcies, store closings and financial woes. Yet research from Deloitte demonstrates that the industry is indeed experiencing significant disruption…

Features June 7

The RealReal Reels In $50 Million As Brick-And-Mortar Strategy Becomes Reality

Luxury consignment retailer The RealReal has closed a $50 million growth equity financing round from private equity firm Great Hill Partners. Since its inception, the company has acquired $173 million…

News June 6

Michaels Turns To Data-Driven Marketing To Personalize Customer Service

Specialty arts and crafts retailer Michaels Stores, Inc., has selected Acxiom, a marketing technology and services company, to help deliver a more personalized customer experience.

News June 6

3 Ways Entrepreneurs Can Use AI To Grow Their Revenue

IBM Watson has become a household name in AI. The software was originally created to beat the best human chess players, but has since morphed into a “do anything and…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

Tapping Consumer Passion Moments To Fuel Engagement

In a world of digitally savvy, multi-tasking consumers, it is becoming harder and harder for brands to capture consumer attention, let alone drive meaningful interactions. It’s not a surprise that…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

Demystifying Personalization

In an ideal world, every interaction with a consumer would be certain. We’d not only instantly process everything about them — where they live, what they have purchased in the…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

5 Ways Store Associates Help Retailers Deal With Showrooming

The demise of retail stores seems to be accelerating. What’s been dubbed as the “Retail Apocalypse” has claimed big-box names like JCPenney, Kmart and Sears, with more retailers popping up…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

Geoblink Unveils Location Intelligence Platform

Geoblink offers a geospatial business intelligence platform aimed at businesses heavily dependent on location data. The platform is designed to help retailers find new stores for openings, analyzing their store…

News June 6
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