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2017: The Year Of The Chatbot
If 2016 was the year chatbots entered the retail scene, then 2017 will be the year brands will start to realize real business results from the technology, through increased sales,…
Features January 5Gymboree Adds Mobile POS And Endless Aisle Capabilities
The Gymboree Corporation has selected the Aptos Store and Mobile Store POS solutions, along with Aptos Enterprise Order Management, to deliver continuous customer experiences no matter where, when or how…
News January 4From Amazon To Yoobi: 2016 Holiday Highlights
In a shopping season that saw record-setting Cyber Monday sales and yet another surge in mobile commerce, there were plenty of highlights (and shockers) to go around — including a…
Executive Viewpoints January 4Kate Spade And Nasty Gal Ring In 2017 With Sale Speculation
In an increasingly difficult environment for luxury brands, Kate Spade is exploring a potential sale at the behest of an activist investor, according to The Wall Street Journal. The brand,…
News January 3Massachusetts Gov. Baker Delays Cannabis Retail Licenses
Achieving state-level legalization of marijuana is often just the first hurdle for prospective retailers. While Massachusetts legalized the recreational use of marijuana in December 2016, it will apparently be some…
News January 3
Experiential Retail Enters Westfield Mall Via Video Gaming Theater
Virtually every industry expert is urging retailers to bring experiences to shopping environments in order to attract more consumers to their physical spaces. Westfield Malls has taken this advice to…
Features January 3Office Depot Completes Sale Of $2.8 Billion European Business
Office Depot has completed the sale of its European office supply business to The Aurelius Group. The Boca Raton, Fla.-based retailer is divesting international holdings to focus on its North…
News January 3
Rue21 Fills Newly Created CMO And COO Slots
Recognizing the confluence of digital and marketing in today’s retail environment, rue21 has promoted Brett Trent to the newly created position of Chief Marketing Officer. Trent has been the teen…
News January 3Sears Borrowing $200 Million More From Its CEO
Sears CEO Eddie Lampert is again opening his wallet to keep the struggling retailer afloat. The retailer obtained a secured standby letter of credit loan for an initial $200 million,…
News January 3
