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Canadian Tire Replaces CEO With Predecessor Stephen Wetmore

In a sudden and surprising move, household, automotive and sporting goods retailer Canadian Tire has made the decision to replace CEO Michael Medline with his predecessor Stephen Wetmore, effective immediately.…

News July 15

How Ratings And Reviews Influence The Mobile Impulse Buy

By Matt Parsons, PowerReviews There’s no denying that mobile devices have transformed the way we shop. With mobile wallets, one-click payments and data-driven product suggestions, mobile shoppers are able to…

Executive Viewpoints July 15

The Experience Matters: 3 Takeaways From Consumer Card Spending

It’s been no secret that traditional retailers have had a difficult time in 2016, as consumers opt to spend where they can do more than just buy physical products. They…

News July 15

American Express Named Top Finance Brand For Mobile Experiences

American Express was voted the best financial services brand for mobile experiences, according to Future of Finance, a report from digital experience consultancy Episerver. The report analyzed the mobile sites,…

News July 15

Uniqlo Parent Downgrades Profit Guidance For Third Time In Six Months

Fast Retailing, the Japan-based parent company of Uniqlo, cut its full-year profit estimates for the third time within the past six months. While Q3 income rose 17.8%, net income for…

News July 14
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True Fit Scores $25 Million To Boost Apparel And Shoe Sales With Data

Footwear and apparel discovery platform True Fit has raised $25 million in funding to help fuel its rising demand and growth. This new round of financing, led by Jump Capital,…

News July 14

Pokémon Go Showcases Potential Of Augmented Reality In Retail

The Pokémon Go smartphone app has created plenty of buzz since its release in the U.S. and Australia on July 6, with more than 15 million people having downloaded the…

News July 14

Assessing The Successes And #Fails Of Amazon Prime Day 2016

After much buzz, Amazon’s second annual Prime Day has come and gone; and while shoppers eagerly await their purchase arrivals, the company may be popping champagne bottles. Whether or not…

Features July 13

Burberry’s Sales Fall Despite Growth At Home

Even as some UK retailers have avoided the Brexit pinch, luxury retailer Burberry reported that its Q1 same-store retail sales fell 3%, as problems in Hong Kong and mainland Europe…

News July 13
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