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Subscription Retail Sales Jump 17% On Black Friday

While subscription businesses need to build a sustainable model if they want long-term success, this holiday season has given them a welcome short-term boost. Year-over-year same-store sales at subscription businesses…

News December 16

Dogs Will Receive 2.5X More Gifts Than Cats This Season

Apparently the naughty list contains more cats than dogs. Man’s best friends will receive more than 2.5X the number of gifts this holiday compared to their feline compatriots. SLI Systems…

News December 16

Brooks Brothers Selects SkillNet Solutions Retail Suite

Brooks Brothers has selected SkillNet Solutions to provide ongoing software support and enhancements for its store systems, including Oracle Retail Xstore POS and Oracle Retail Customer Engagement. Citing the flexibility…

News December 16

3 Lessons From Rent The Runway’s New Futuristic Flagship

With its new flagship store location that opened in Manhattan on Dec. 6, fashion rental retailer Rent the Runway is the latest signal that the “store of the future” is here. With a “Dream…

Editor's Perspective December 16

How Store-Based Retailers Can Compete With Amazon This Holiday Season

By Mark Steele, Tulip Retail There’s no denying the benefits of online shopping, whether it’s shopping from the comfort of your couch, or being able to compare prices and check…

Executive Viewpoints December 16

Kohl’s, Apple Provide Best Cross-Channel Experiences

With consumers increasingly blind to which “channel” they use during their multi-touch point shopping journeys, it’s no longer sufficient for a retailer to offer a great customer experience in one…

Features December 15

Inkling Raises $25 Million To Empower The Deskless Worker

Mobile communications provider Inkling announced a $25 million Series E round, bringing its total funding to date to $95 million. Sapphire Ventures led the round with participation from current investors…

News December 15

Wakefern Food Expands Gift Card Programs

Wakefern Food Corp. has implemented a comprehensive gift card and prepaid program provided by Atlanta-based InComm. Leveraging On-Line Strategies’ switch technology, InComm Switch, InComm was able to transition all of…

News December 15

‘Tis The Season For Social Media Scams

Attention shoppers: be wary of the ads, giveaways and deals you click throughout on your favorite social media site this holiday season. Whether through impersonation or hashtag hijacking, scammers are…

News December 15
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