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Amazon Posts 55% Q4 Profit Rise Off Holiday 2016

Amazon had yet another lucrative holiday season, capping off 2016 with a 55% year-over year profit increase to $749 million in Q4. Adjusted earnings per share reached $1.54, well above…

News February 3
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Ralph Lauren CEO Larsson Steps Down

2017 may be barely a month old, but retail CEO departures already have been shaking up the industry. Now, Ralph Lauren CEO Stefan Larsson has announced he will be stepping…

News February 2

Is ‘Connected Fitness’ Generating Enough ROI For Under Armour?

Under Armour’s streak of 26 straight quarters with a 20% revenue increase snapped this week in a big way: the athleticwear brand saw only a 12% revenue growth rate in…

News February 2

Despite Hype, Don’t Expect Quick Adoption Of Robotics In Retail

Judging by the buzz at the 2017 NRF Big Show, artificial intelligence-driven in-store robotics is one of the hottest trends in retail. Still, the inevitable question remains: when will retailers…

Features February 2

Addressing Change Management Challenges At Lifeway Christian Stores

Lifeway Christian Stores is working with Relex to solve systems and integration challenges at its 170 stores. The new solution allowed the retailer to move away from using spreadsheets in…

News February 1

How The Entertainer Personalizes The Toy Store Experience

The Entertainer is one of the largest independent toy retailers in the UK and operates more than 100 brick-and-mortar stores, as well as an e-Commerce site. Retail TouchPoints sat down…

News February 1

Cisco’s Ed Jimenez Addresses New Realities On Mobilizing The Store

In this episode of TouchPoints TV, Ed Jimenez, Global Retail Director at Cisco, talks about new demands in flexible fulfillment, how mobile can transform the shopping experience and engaging consumers…

News February 1

Amazon Could Reach 200M PayPal Users With New Partnership

Once Amazon and PayPal were rivals, but very little remains static in the fast-moving payment industry. In a move that could provide a “win” for both parties, the e-Commerce giant…

News February 1

LogMeIn Completes Merger With Citrix

LogMeIn, Inc., a provider of cloud-based connectivity, has completed its merger with Citrix Systems, Inc. and its GoTo family of services. The deal officially closed after market hours on January…

News February 1
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