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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

Fred’s Pharmacy To Buy 865 Rite Aid Stores For $950 Million

In a move that may speed up the long-planned $17.2 billion acquisition of Rite Aid by Walgreens Boots Alliance, Fred’s Pharmacy has agreed to buy 865 Rite Aid stores in…

News December 20

Akamai Acquisition Improves Cyberbot Detection Capabilities

Akamai has acquired Cyberfend, a California-based startup specializing in bot and automation detection software, to bolster its security capabilities. Financial terms of the all-cash deal were not revealed.  Upon completing…

News December 20

Louis Vuitton Unveils 3D Printed Pop-Up Store

When most shoppers think of Louis Vuitton, their image is likely to be leather handbags emblazoned with the “LV” logo rather than cutting edge technology. In fact, the luxury retailer…

News December 20

Fashion Brands Dior, Rag & Bone Move To VR’s Cutting Edge

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor  This year has introduced retailers to a variety of unique, technology-driven opportunities to engage with consumers. Ever since the Pokémon Go craze, augmented reality (AR)…

Executive Viewpoints December 20

Top Stories Of 2016 Spotlight Out-Of-The-Box Engagement Strategies

2016 was a year of retail disruptors creating unique shopping experiences. Retailers stepped up their game this year by utilizing social media, tech-driven in-store shopping and personalization to stand out…

Features December 20

Mixed Commerce: How Virtual Reality And 3D Products Are Redefining Omnichannel

The time for a more integrated retail format has arrived. Sure, experts have been suggesting this for ages, but it was far from real. Now it’s here. It’s real. There…

Executive Viewpoints December 20

Three Tips On How To Secure Your POS Against Breaches

Security breaches have become a serious bane for retailers of all sizes worldwide. Cyberattacks come in many forms, from skimming data on a magnetic stripe to hacking at the vendor’s…

Executive Viewpoints December 20
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