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Toy Retailers Take Note: 3 Top Trends From Toy Fair 2016

By Cydni Tetro, White Clouds Much like virtually every modern industry, the toy business is now in the midst of a technological revolution unlike anything we have seen before. From…

Executive Viewpoints March 28

Bijou Commerce Raises $2.8 Million To Build On Mobile Buying Platform

Bijou Commerce, a mobile commerce platform provider that offers single-image browsing to retailers, has secured $2.8 million in seed funding from venture capital firm Blenheim Chalcot and angel investors including…

News March 25

The Secret Sauce Inside McDonald’s Success: Data-Driven Customer Understanding

By Tyler Walton, Clutch After nearly two straight years of declining same-store sales, McDonald’s rekindled its customer relationships with an all-day breakfast menu – and they’re lovin’ it. Announcing a…

Executive Viewpoints March 25

Macy’s Onboards Real Estate Expert As Retailer Mulls Properties Spinoff

In an effort to maximize the value of its store properties, Macy’s has appointed Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) expert William Lenehan to its Board of Directors, effective April 1,…

News March 24

Dollar General Seeks Brick-And-Mortar Dominance With 1,000 More Stores In 2017

As Dollar General and Dollar Tree battle for discount store supremacy, the former has taken steps to substantially bolster its brick-and-mortar presence. Dollar General plans to open approximately 900 new…

News March 24

Ebates Gains Geotargeting Capability With Shopular Acquisition

Online cash back platform Ebates will now reach more customers in the mobile shopping arena with its acquisition of product discovery app Shopular.  Shopular offers intuitive product discovery experiences and…

News March 24
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Nordstrom Hires Former Amazon Exec To Lead Technology Team

Nordstrom has appointed former Amazon exec Kumar Srinivasan as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Srinivasan will be leading the next phase of innovation and growth in shaping the technology…

News March 24

Detecting Fraud To Confirm Transactions In 8 Minutes Or Less

“No one thinks of fraud as a sales enablement tool,” but for many retailers it’s the reality of today’s business environment, said Colin Sims, COO of Delivery.com. With an effective…

Features March 24

Retail Recap Of The Week

Spring is in the air! Time to celebrate the warmer environment with some news you may have missed this week. Starbucks Debuts Prepaid Visa: Starbucks has partnered with JP Morgan…

Executive Viewpoints March 24
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