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Driving The Store Further Into The Phone With Apple Pay

By Stephan Schambach, NewStore If I told you I stopped off at Starbucks for a latté and took an Uber back to the office, you probably would not be that…

Executive Viewpoints October 14

Vera Bradley Reveals Data Breach In Store POS Systems

Bad news for Vera Bradley shoppers; the handbag and accessories retailer announced that hackers may have accessed customer data from its in-store POS systems, including card numbers, cardholder names, expiration…

News October 13

As Amazon Adds 20% More Seasonal Employees, Retailers Must Optimize Holiday Hiring

As seasonal hiring starts to pick up throughout the retail industry, Amazon certainly isn’t slowing down plans to bring more workers into the fold. The e-Commerce giant is hiring 120,000…

News October 13

JDA Closes $575 Million Recapitalization Round

JDA has officially procured a $575 million recapitalization from investment firms Blackstone and majority shareholder New Mountain Capital. As part of the recapitalization, which was first announced in August, JDA…

News October 13

Leanplum Raises $29M, Expands Mobile Engagement Channels

Mobile marketing platform provider Leanplum has closed a $29 million round of Series C funding. The round was led by Canaan Partners, with participation from existing investors Kleiner Perkins Caufield…

News October 13

BCBG Boosts Online Conversions 6% With Data-Rich Personalization

BCBG Max Azria is an old hand at personalization in the physical world, where it has been crafting strong relationships with customers for nearly three decades. In the e-Commerce world…

Features October 12

Macy’s To Launch Chinese E-Tail Site In 2017

Macy’s big bet on digital expansion is about to be tested in a key geography. The retailer will launch a Chinese e-Retail site in 2017 to increase its digital presence…

News October 12

Why Is Zara Sprinting Away From The Competition?

Inditex, the Spanish multinational apparel company best known for its Zara fast fashion brand, has caught the eye of consumers, fellow retailers and industry thought leaders alike. In the first…

Features October 12

Will The Mall Of America’s Thanksgiving Closure Set A Holiday Trend?

Over the past few years, an increasing number of retailers made the decision to stay open on Thanksgiving Day, garnering mixed feedback from consumers, employees and the retail community. But…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
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