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Touch Of Modern Names First President/COO

Touch of Modern has named Egon Smola to the newly created position of President and Chief Operating Officer. Smola will report to CEO and Co-Founder Jerry Hum and will be…

News April 19

Will In-Store Pickup Discounts Pay Off For Walmart?

Walmart recently announced it would introduce an in-store pickup discount for select merchandise purchased online, starting April 19. The discounts will initially appear on approximately 10,000 items and then roll…

Executive Viewpoints April 19

Macy’s RFID Rollout Improves Inventory Accuracy, Display Compliance

Although RFID tagging isn’t exactly a new concept, Macy’s was one of the first retailers to make a significant commitment to the technology when it decided to tag 100% of…

Features April 19

Walmart Close To Buying Bonobos For $300 Million

Walmart is reportedly in advanced talks to scoop up its fourth e-Commerce brand of 2017, and its biggest yet. The retail giant is close to acquiring men’s fashion retailer Bonobos,…

News April 18

Rue21 To Close 400 Stores, Focus On E-Commerce

More bad news for malls nationwide: teen retailer Rue21 is shutting down approximately 400 stores in an effort to focus on its online business, according to the Associated Press. The…

News April 18

Potential Bonobos Acquisition Shows This Isn’t Your Father’s Walmart

By Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor Walmart has undertaken quite a shift in its e-Commerce operations over the past year, with the $3.3 billion Jet.com acquisition, bringing aboard new execs and…

Executive Viewpoints April 18

Potential Bonobos Acquisition Shows This Isn’t Your Father’s Walmart

Walmart has undertaken quite a shift in its e-Commerce operations over the past year, with the $3.3 billion Jet.com acquisition, bringing aboard new execs and a whole new attitude for the brand. While the Jet.com acquisition…

Editor's Perspective April 18

Your Trip To The Mall Is Getting A Futuristic Makeover

Physical commerce isn’t going anywhere. The instant gratification and satisfaction that comes from search and discovery and interacting with goods and associates will always prevail over e-Commerce. The everyday shopping…

Executive Viewpoints April 18

The Future Of The Corner Bank In The Cloud

In the most recent holiday season we witnessed the continued and painful decline of Main Street retail as consumers increasingly shop on their mobile devices. Retailers are deploying omnichannel strategies…

Executive Viewpoints April 18
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