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Staples CEO Exit Highlights M&A Risks

Staples Chairman and CEO Ron Sargent has agreed to step down from his position on June 14, just weeks after a federal court judge shot down the retailer’s planned bid…

News June 1

Should Retailers Monitor Employees Via Workplace Wearables?

A recent Q&A session from The Wall Street Journal spotlighted the emerging usage of wearable electronic devices within the workplace. Many of these devices now offer new tracking capabilities designed…

Executive Viewpoints June 1

How Marketers Can Enhance Personalization With Human Data

While it’s common for marketers to still believe that traditional customer experience (CX) and personalization tactics are successful, industry experts from ERDM, MassMutual and Rent The Runway note that understanding…

News June 1

What Led Target To Eliminate Curbside Pickup Offering?

After a two-year “pilot” run, Target is nixing its partnership with the Curbside pickup app in mid-June. While retailers such as Nordstrom and Roche Bros. are working to expand curbside…

News May 31

Consumer Spending Reaches Seven-Year High, But Where’s The Money Going?

National consumer spending posted its largest one-month jump since 2009, with personal spending totals increasing 1.0% in April, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The jump aligns with the…

News May 31
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Tagboard Acquires E-Commerce Platform ZIIBRA To Enhance Social Search

Social search and display platform Tagboard has acquired ZIIBRA, a Seattle-based technology start-up that offers a full-service e-Commerce platform for retailers, for an undisclosed amount.

News May 31

Attention C-Level Execs: Own The Customer Experience To Drive Digital Success

While every retailer desires a digital transformation that sets them apart from peers in today’s omnichannel environment, becoming one of these success stories requires more than a simple understanding of…

Editor's Perspective May 31

11 Retailers Honored As Social Media Mavens

The past year has been an interesting one for social media users and marketers. Facebook, Instagram and Pinterest have unveiled new advertising offers and capabilities, while networks like Snapchat have…

News May 31

Attention C-Level Execs: Own The Customer Experience To Drive Digital Success

By Glenn Taylor, Associate Editor While every retailer desires a digital transformation that sets them apart from peers in today’s omnichannel environment, becoming one of these success stories requires more…

Executive Viewpoints May 31
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