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Will Walmart’s Innovation Strategies Pay Off?

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief I admit it: I am not a regular Walmart shopper. Part of the reason is there literally are no Walmart stores near my home in New…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

Longtime J.Crew CEO Mickey Drexler Steps Down

Nearly two weeks after admitting that he underestimated the role technology would play in retail in an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Millard “Mickey” Drexler is leaving his longtime…

News June 5

Online Retailers Teach Personalization, Mobile & Convenience To Brick-And-Mortar Competitors

Recent headlines in both the trade and mainstream press have been full of variations on the same theme: Brick-And-Mortar Retail Is Dying! And these headlines are not just clickbait.  There…

Features June 5

GoECart Rebrands As Pulse Commerce

GoECart, an enterprise order and inventory management platform designed for mid-market merchants, is rebranding itself as Pulse Commerce. The company chose the name to reflect its role in delivering a…

News June 5

Gymboree Misses $171 Million Interest Payment…Bankruptcy Next?

Children’s apparel retailer Gymboree is expected to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks after missing a $171 million interest payment due June 1. As of June 2, Gymboree has…

News June 5

Tech-Savvy Shoppers Desire Targeted Mobile Notifications, 3D Printing

Today’s consumers are putting a lot of faith in technology. A majority of shoppers — 68% — have confidence that technological advances will lead to increased safety of their personal…

News June 5

25% Of Associates Feel They Lack Proper In-Store Digital Tools

While the role of the store associate is changing, some retailers apparently haven’t been able to adjust on the fly. One in four associates said they are not properly equipped…

News June 5
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GroupBy Acquires Edgecase To Build Site Search, Merchandising Platform

GroupBy Inc., an e-Commerce solutions provider, has acquired U.S.-based product data enrichment software provider Edgecase for an undisclosed amount.

News June 5

PayU Partners With Zooz To Extend Cross-Border Commerce Capabilities

PayU, an online payment service provider, has partnered with payment technology provider Zooz to provide its customers with Zooz technology that is designed to ease cross-border commerce challenges.

News June 5
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