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Inconsistent Product Info Spurs Returns, Erodes Customers’ Trust

A significant majority (76%) of consumers have noticed inconsistent product content for the same product across channels, according to research from product information management provider Shotfarm. More than half (51%)…

News March 8
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Toys ‘R’ Us Hires Amy von Walter As Global Communications Leader

Toys ‘R’ Us has appointed Amy von Walter as Executive VP of Global Communications and Public Relations, effective March 14, 2016. Von Walter will be responsible for the company’s external…

News March 7

Kohl’s Programs Raise $51 Million For Charity In 2015

By rewarding organizations that its associates volunteer for and selling kid-friendly items to support children’s health programs nationwide, Kohl’s raised a total of $51 million in 2015 through its Kohl’s…

News March 7

American Apparel Moves Ahead With Apple Pay Option

American Apparel customers will now be able to buy cotton hoodies and t-shirts using Apple Pay. The retailer is using software provided by Index to improve security, future-proof payments and…

News March 7

Four Marketing Technology Initiatives Retail Pros Must Embrace

By Brian Rigney, CEO, Zmags With a fresh year upon us, I want to share the four biggest technology trends every retailer should be paying attention to in 2016. Personalization…

Executive Viewpoints March 7

Target Revamps Stores To Attract Millennial Shoppers

With so much focus on e-Commerce today, brick-and-mortar strategies can fall through the cracks. But only 15% of consumers opt to shop exclusively online, according to a survey from Forrester…

Features March 4

Big Market, Big Goals: Adidas Plans 3,000 Stores In China

Adidas is planning to open 3,000 stores in China by 2020, making a major move into a market with a booming retail sector and more than one billion potential consumers.…

News March 4

Staples Closes The (Note)Book On 50 More Stores

Office supplies retailer Staples is planning to close more North American stores in 2016, adding to the hundreds of locations it has shuttered in recent years. The retailer joins other…

News March 4

The Retailer Technology Checkup

By Deryk Powell, Velociti Like the human body, the modern retailer absolutely relies on a network of interconnected systems for optimal health and performance. From warehouse and fleet to sales…

Executive Viewpoints March 4
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