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Chase Acquires MCX Technology For Its Digital Wallet
The long strange trip of the Merchant Customer Exchange (MCX), a retailer-led consortium that was supposed to provide an alternative to traditional payment cards, has taken yet another turn. JPMorgan…
News March 13
Gordmans, Gander Mountain Catch The Bankruptcy Bug
Bankruptcies continue to plague the retail landscape, with Gordmans and Gander Mountain the latest merchants to voluntarily file for Chapter 11. While “all Gordmans stores are operating as usual without…
News March 13Standing Out Where It Matters: Local Marketing on the Internet
By Mohannad El-Barachi, SweetIQ Shopping happens much differently today than it did 10 or even five years ago. When was the last time you used the yellow pages to look…
Executive Viewpoints March 13
70% Of Retailers Ready To Adopt IoT Platforms
Nearly 70% of retail decision-makers are ready to make changes needed to adopt the Internet of Things (IoT), and 65% plan to invest in automation technologies for inventory management and…
Features March 1353% Of Manufacturers Use Marketplaces To Avoid Channel Conflict
B2B manufacturers are often cautious about establishing their own e-Commerce presence, due to fears about alienating retailers and other distributors. To avoid these channel conflicts, more than half (53%) of…
News March 10Improving In-Store Shopping Experiences At Big-Box Retailers
By Patrick Giusti, Point Inside Department stores across the country are focusing on technology investments to improve in-store shopping experiences and get customers back in their stores. A recent Gartner…
Executive Viewpoints March 10RadioShack Files For Bankruptcy A Second Time
RadioShack has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, marking the second time in more than two years that the beleaguered consumer electronics brand has taken the drastic step to reconsider its future. General Wireless Operations Inc., operator of the…
News March 10DICK’S Repositions Merchandising Strategy Amid Sporting Goods Struggles
Despite increasing comparable store sales 5.0% in Q4 and continuing its rapid e-Commerce growth, DICK’S Sporting Goods is slashing 20% of its 1,600 vendors to focus more on its private label brands. The company will launch two new private brands in Spring 2017, and…
News March 10
The Entertainer Triples Email Revenue Through Real-Time Personalization
Email is still a critical component for marketing organizations, even though most consumers’ inboxes are filled to overflowing. UK-based toy retailer The Entertainer has been able to stand out with real-time…
Features March 10
