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Innovating For Innovation’s Sake
Innovation is as integral to a company’s growth as finance or operations, but what drives real innovation in the retail industry? Many people associate “innovation” with the latest bells and…
Executive Viewpoints August 9
Is Good Karma The Newest Customer Reward?
Several years ago I heard a futurist predict what the retail economy would be like by 2020. One of his big ideas was that consumers would begin to monetize themselves,…
Editor's Perspective August 9
Top 25 Retailers Losing Share To SMBs To The Tune Of $41 Billion
Since 2010, market share volatility in the retail industry has increased 250%, resulting in $200 billion in retail sales being traded among competing brands, according to a study from Deloitte.…
Features August 9
Tacit Knowledge Unveils Ncommerce Engine To Power Customer-Centric Commerce
Tacit Knowledge, a Newgistics company, has released the ncommerce e-Commerce engine. The technology is designed to combine numerous data-gathering and relationship-building tools in a single platform that fits today’s customer-centric…
News August 9Dollar Tree Eliminates 370 Jobs At Former Family Dollar HQ
Dollar Tree has announced it will be cutting 370 jobs at the former corporate headquarters of Family Dollar in Matthews, N.C.
News August 8Why Kanye West’s Partnership With Adidas Is More Than An Endorsement
By Klaudia Tirico, Associate Editor Leveraging influencers such as bloggers and YouTube stars to boost brand awareness and engagement has become the norm for many companies. What’s not to like?…
Executive Viewpoints August 8
5 Ways Retailers Are Using Behavioral Economics to Supercharge Offers
Williams-Sonoma thought they had a hit on their hands. The retailer had introduced a home “bread bakery” machine into their stores for $275. But consumers weren’t interested. They chose the…
Executive Viewpoints August 8Higher Cargo Volumes Indicate Retailer Optimism For Holiday 2016
Even though back-to-school merchandise is still stocked on many shelves, retailers are already getting the ball rolling on stocking up for the holiday season. August will be a busy time of the…
News August 8
Steinhoff Acquires Sleepy’s Parent For $3.8 Billion As It Sets Sights On U.S.
Steinhoff International, a South African holding company operating more than 6,500 stores under 40 brands, has acquired Sleepy’s parent company Mattress Firm for approximately $2.4 billion — $3.8 billion when…
News August 8
