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How Technology Is Changing In-Store Reordering And Supplier Relationships
By Michael Elmgreen, Handshake Over the last decade, retailers have been looking to create seamless customer experiences in stores, on the web, and on mobile devices, giving rise to the…
Executive Viewpoints March 3UX Research Is No Longer Just The UX Team’s Job
With 60% of enterprises saying they will test their user experiences more frequently in 2016, it appears more companies are understanding the value that UX research can bring to the…
Features March 3Merkle Continues International Expansion With Comet Acquisition
Data-driven performance marketing agency Merkle has acquired Comet Global Consulting, a provider of inbound and outbound CRM, marketing and real-time decision management solutions, for an undisclosed fee. The acquisition intends to cater to…
News March 2After Sports Authority Bankruptcy, How Will The Sporting Goods Industry Shake Out?
Sports Authority has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, with CEO Michael Foss making the move public via a personal message to consumers on the company’s web site. As part…
News March 2Target Taps Amazon Exec To Lead Supply Chain Transformation
Target has appointed Arthur Valdez as its new Executive VP, Supply Chain and Logistics Officer, effective March 28, 2016. Valdez will lead the retailer’s supply chain transformation, including planning, distribution…
News March 2Price Chopper Adopts Fresh DSD Solution
Price Chopper and Market 32 supermarkets, banners of The Golub Corp., are taking a fresh approach to direct store deliveries. For the 130-plus stores located throughout the Northeast, Park City…
News March 2NetSuite Expands Cloud And Commerce Capabilities With IQity Acquisition
With the purchase of IQity’s cloud business, NetSuite has added next-gen manufacturing capabilities to its cloud-based financials, ERP and omnichannel commerce software suites. The deal creates a single cloud software…
News March 2Lands’ End Backs Itself Into A Corner With Steinem Snub
Controversy hit Lands’ End last week after the retailer decided to pull a featured interview with women’s rights activist Gloria Steinem from its web site. Although Lands’ End initially published the…
Executive Viewpoints March 2Sears, Walmart Cut Corporate Staff Following Poor Results
Mediocre fourth quarter and year-end profit results are continuing to shake up employment at major department stores. First, Kohl’s opted to end ties with three members of its executive staff;…
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