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Higher 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 8MICROS Data Breach Could Involve Russian Cybercriminals
Computer systems at MICROS, a division of Oracle, have suffered a data breach that also has compromised a customer support portal for its MICROS point-of-sale credit card payment systems, according…
News August 8
Michaels Acquires 10 Million-Customer Database From Hancock Fabrics
Michaels has acquired the rights to the Hancock Fabrics brand, domain names, mailing lists and intellectual property from U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Delaware for $1.3 million. Michaels, an arts and…
News August 8
Walmart Gains Pricing Technology, Expands Assortment With $3.3B Jet.com Acquisition
Seeking to add jet propulsion to its online business as a way to compete more effectively with Amazon, Walmart has agreed to acquire e-Commerce retailer Jet.com for approximately $3 billion…
News August 8The Micro-Shopping Event Is Here to Stay
By Jenn Markey, 360pi Today’s retailers and shoppers seem discount addicted – while the former serially presents new offers, the latter sits and waits for the best deal. Traditional shopping…
Executive Viewpoints August 8
Jeweler James Allen Combines Effective Fraud Protection With Seamless Shopping
For some retailers, a seamless customer experience doesn’t only mean offering omnichannel solutions and loyalty programs. When it comes to luxury jewelry shopping, it also means frictionless fraud protection. Jeweler…
Features August 8Walmart May Invest In, Rather Than Buy, Jet.com
The retail world buzzed this week with news that Walmart was in talks to buy pure-play startup Jet.com for a reported $3 billion. The latest word, however, is that the…
News August 5Enterprise Mobility: An IT Problem Or A C-Suite Opportunity?
By Chris Hale, Stratix Today, any enterprise can capitalize on mobile devices to trigger a host of benefits, including cost savings with productivity improvements, faster speed to market, enhanced customer…
Executive Viewpoints August 5
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