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Staples Names First CTO

Staples, Inc. has appointed Faisal Masud to the newly created role of Chief Technology Officer. He had previously served as EVP of Global E-Commerce since joining the company in May…

News December 22

Why The Cannabis Industry Has Greater “Pot”-ential Than Wine

On Dec. 15, 2016, Massachusetts became the eighth U.S. state to legalize the recreational use of marijuana — joining California, Colorado, Alaska, Maine, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. The cannabis industry…

Features December 22

Rise In Consumer Confidence Opens Wallets Wider This Season

Early in the holiday season, when consumers are still just planning how much they are going to spend, it’s easy for them to underestimate what their actual purchases will be.…

News December 21

Michael Kors Bags, Fossil Watches Top Fraudsters’ Most Targeted Items

The holiday season brings all kinds of consumers online to shop for the hottest products, but it also can attract the wrong crowd: fraudsters, or those making purchases via stolen…

News December 21

TDK To Acquire Chip Maker InvenSense For $1.3 Billion

Japanese component manufacturer TDK Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire all outstanding shares in U.S. chip maker — and Apple supplier — InvenSense. TDK will acquire all…

News December 21

CVS To Close 70 Stores In Early 2017 As Part Of $3 Billion Cost Cuts

As part of cost-cutting measures designed to save approximately $3 billion before 2021, CVS Health will close 70 stores in 2017. The store closings should provide a $265 million cost…

News December 21
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Dynamic Yield Raises $22 Million To Enhance Personalization Technology

Dynamic Yield, a customer engagement and personalization platform provider, has raised $22 million in Series C funding led by Vertex and ClalTech. The investments will be used for the global…

News December 21

What Hot Trends Can We Expect From #NRF17?

Even as the holiday shopping madness finally begins to cool down, the annual NRF Big Show will revive the intensity for four days while serving as a major tone-setter for…

Executive Viewpoints December 21

Nearly 50% Of U.S. Employees Find Job Training Ineffective

New workplace research finds organizations are still struggling to provide employees with the formal training they need to do their jobs effectively. The study, conducted by Ipsos on behalf of…

News December 21
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