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Darkstore Raises $1.4 Million For Expansion To 3 New Markets

Darkstore, an on-demand delivery fulfillment startup, has raised $1.4 million in seed financing from PivotNorth Capital. The company plans to use the funding to launch in new markets and expand…

News April 12

Can A Business Like United Recover From A Customer Service Nightmare?

I wish the airlines had even more competition than they already do, because I think too often, people are forced to choose unsatisfactory travel options. With a more competitive environment,…

Editor's Perspective April 12

Pepsi’s Commercial Controversy: Careless Or Crafty?

Pepsi jumped into a Big Gulp-sized controversy last week when it aired a commercial that featured Kendall Jenner giving a Pepsi can to a police officer in the middle of…

Executive Viewpoints April 12

Are Same-Store Sales Still A Meaningful Metric?

With brick-and-mortar retailers declaring bankruptcy at an alarming pace in 2017, some industry observers have been questioning one of retail’s most commonly used measuring sticks: same-store sales. This metric, comparing…

Features April 11

Kronos And Oracle Combine Workforce Cloud Offerings

Kronos and Oracle have formed a cloud collaboration relationship to introduce a combined offering in the global human capital management (HCM) market. As part of the collaboration, Kronos is integrating its Kronos Workforce…

News April 11

Can A Business Like United Recover From A Customer Service Nightmare?

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief I wish the airlines had even more competition than they already do, because I think too often, people are forced to choose unsatisfactory travel options. With…

Executive Viewpoints April 11

Vertex Named A Magento Premier Technology Partner

Vertex, a provider of tax technology automation solutions, has been named a Magento Premier Technology Partner. The designation recognizes Vertex for offering solutions that, in combination with Magento Commerce Cloud,…

News April 11

The World Is (Still) Flat: The Rise Of The Global Customer

In 2005, Thomas Friedman told us that the world was flat. A New York Times columnist covering globalization and technology, Friedman presented the idea that advancements in technology — 24/7/365 information…

Executive Viewpoints April 11

Uncovering E-Commerce Best Practices: 3 Predictions For Success

Planning and executing an e-Commerce strategy always feels a little like throwing spaghetti on the wall to see what sticks. Using data from a particularly busy shopping season, like holiday…

Executive Viewpoints April 11
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