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Can Retailers Compete With Direct-To-Consumer Brands As IoT Influence Grows?

Procter & Gamble has introduced a Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) subscription service for its Tide brand, giving shoppers the opportunity to get regular deliveries of Tide Pods laundry detergent. The jump into…

Executive Viewpoints July 27

Pitfalls Of Success: 4 Red Flags Thrown At Uber And AirBNB

I considered myself a loyal customer of Uber…until recently. I’ve used the service in several cities with ease. But I had a bad customer experience that now makes me think twice…

Editor's Perspective July 27

Which Wich Boosts Loyalty Registration 250% With Move To Digital

In launching a new points-based digital rewards program in October 2015, Which Wich Superior Sandwiches not only increased its total registration counts by more than 250%, but also bolstered market…

Features July 27

CART Debuts Innovation Pitch Forum For Retail Technology Startups

The Center for Advancing Retail & Technology (CART) has announced a new event that focuses on bringing relevant and transformative innovation to retail. Dubbed the Retail Innovation Pitch, the inaugural…

News July 26

Starbucks Creates Siren Retail Group To Manage Specialty Store Growth

Starbucks has promoted Cliff Burrows to head its new Siren Retail Group, which will encompass the retailer’s Roastery, Starbucks Reserve and stand-alone Princi bakeries. Burrows, who has been with Starbucks…

News July 26

Bigger Doesn’t Always Mean Better In Retail Mergers

The merger between Pet Valu and Pet Supermarket, creating the third-largest pet supplies retailer, has brought the topic of consolidation within retail to the forefront. The pet supplies move takes direct aim at…

Editor's Perspective July 26

Pitfalls Of Success: 4 Red Flags Thrown At Uber And AirBNB

By Debbie Hauss, Editor-in-Chief I considered myself a loyal customer of Uber…until recently. I’ve used the service in several cities with ease. But I had a bad customer experience that now…

Executive Viewpoints July 26

Fashion Metric Virtual Sizer Collects Data For Apparel Retailers

Fashion Metric has released a solution designed to address the potential inaccuracies and reliability issues that come with online sizing. The Virtual Sizer platform deploys artificial intelligence and machine learning…

News July 26

Exploring And Managing The Data Scientist Skill Gap

Leveraging the promise of Big Data is a challenge for retailers as they balance the need to streamline processes and reduce costs while investing in tech and staff members capable…

Executive Viewpoints July 26
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