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Whole Foods May Triple Current Store Count To 1,200

No one could accuse Whole Foods of being timid about its growth prospects. The supermarket chain foresees operating 1,200 stores in the U.S. by 2021, which would be nearly three…

News February 12

Three Proactive Steps to Close the EMV Awareness Gap

By Mark Bergner, Worldpay  As October 2015 came and went, fraud liability not-so-silently shifted to U.S. business owners whose POS devices are not equipped to accept chip card payments. According…

Executive Viewpoints February 12

Location-Based Technology: Plotting The Right Course

The potential opportunities available through location-based services (LBS) are transforming the retail industry and are essential to delivering enhanced customer experiences in 2016 and beyond. Cracking the Code: Deciphering Retail…

News February 12

When Gearing Up For Valentine’s Day, Don’t Fall In Love With Stereotypes

As retailers prepare for Valentine’s Day this week, they should be sure to monitor purchasing trends before basing potential sales off of stereotypes. For instance, 88% of male gift givers…

News February 11

Retail Recap Of The Week

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and with just under $20 billion expected to be spent on gifts related to the day, retailers are hard at work preparing their…

Executive Viewpoints February 11

3.1% Retail Growth Projections For 2016 Align With 2015 Results: NRF

Coming off a disappointing 2015 holiday season, the retail industry could benefit from a pick-me-up for the coming year ahead. However, for the time being, it appears retailers can expect…

News February 10

Subscription Gifts Challenge ‘Big Bang’ Valentine’s Day Model

Valentine’s Day gift giving has traditionally been about the impact of a one-time gift. Whether it’s flowers or candy that will only last a little while, diamonds that are both…

Features February 10
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Cabela’s Appoints Scott K. Williams As President

Specialty outdoors retailer Cabela’s has named Scott K. Williams President, effectively immediately. Williams, who previously held the titles of Executive VP and CCO, will handle additional responsibility for U.S. retail…

News February 10
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Heartland Acquires Beanstalk Data To Add Customer Engagement Capabilities

Heartland Payment Systems has acquired Beanstalk Data, a customer engagement platform provider for quick service and fast food restaurants, for an undisclosed amount. The payment processor aims to help restaurants…

News February 10
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