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NRF Cheers Overturn Of Swipe Fee Settlement
A $7.25 billion settlement over the credit card interchange (or “swipe”) fees charged by MasterCard and Visa has been rejected and sent back to a lower court by the U.S.…
News July 4Dick’s Sporting Goods Spends $15 Million For Sports Authority Site And Customer Data
The Sports Authority brand name will continue to live on after all — but under the Dick’s Sporting Goods flag. In an auction to sell off Sports Authority’s remaining assets,…
News July 1
Survey: Associate Interactions Boost Transactions And Repeat Purchases
A common modern retail myth is that customers do not want sales associates to approach or interact with them unless they are specifically sought for. This fable is now shattered,…
Features July 1Walmart Expands App-Based Payments To 1,200 More Stores
Walmart has aggressively expanded the reach of the Walmart Pay option on its mobile app, making it newly available in more than 1,200 stores in states reaching from New England…
News June 30Nordstrom Integrates Trunk Club’s Operations, Closes Dedicated Fulfillment Center
Nordstrom’s Trunk Club business seems to be bursting at the seams. Due to significant growth since the retailer first acquired the personal stylist company for $350 million in stock in…
News June 30
PredictSpring Raises $11.4 Million To Expand Mobile Commerce Platform
Mobile commerce platform PredictSpring has received $11.4 million in a Series A funding round led by Felicis Ventures. PredictSpring will use the funding round to:
News June 30Retail Recap Of The Week
Independence Day is just around the corner! But before you go and enjoy the extended weekend, take a look at some quick tidbits throughout the retail industry! Etsy Enters The…
Executive Viewpoints June 30
Hot Topic Leader To Take Over As Belk CEO
After 35 years working at a business carrying his family’s name, Tim Belk will step down as CEO of department store chain Belk Inc. on July 5, 2016. Former Hot…
News June 30
Nike Feels Heat Of Competition, Sporting Goods Store Closings
Nike, long a dominant brand in the footwear and activewear industries, has hit a bit of a bumpy road in 2016. As competitors such as Under Armour and Adidas keep…
News June 30
