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Mobile Should Make Us Re-Think Store Marketing

By Tim Barton, CitiXsys Mobile’s disruption of the customer journey is something all retailers are well aware of. These handy devices that we carry around constantly — and are often…

Executive Viewpoints November 6

Holiday Shopping Survey Pinpoints Gaps Between Shopper And Retailer Expectations

The holiday shopping season is approaching fast, and many retailers already have begun their seasonal marketing campaigns and promotions. But even though 60% of retail marketers began their holiday campaigns…

News November 6

DSW Promotes Chief Innovation Officer To CEO Position

DSW has turned to an insider for its next CEO, promoting EVP and Chief Innovation Officer Roger Rawlins to succeed Michael MacDonald, who is retiring. Rawlins, who also will join…

News November 5

Google Reportedly Cancels Plans For New York Retail Store

Google has reportedly dropped plans to open its first retail store in New York City, according to Crain’s New York. In 2014, Google leased a space on 131 Green St.…

News November 5

Groupon Names New CEO As Company Enters Transition

Groupon Co-Founder Eric Lefkofsky has stepped down from his position as CEO. Effective Nov. 4, the Groupon Board of Directors appointed Rich Williams, formerly the company’s Chief Operating Officer, to…

News November 5

L.L.Bean Names First Outsider As President And CEO

L.L.Bean has named Stephen Smith as President and CEO, going outside the company for the first time in its 103-year history to fill these positions. Smith comes to L.L.Bean from…

News November 5

GOAT Boosts Average Order Values 30% With Affirm Payments

Making purchases through marketplaces can be risky. Unlike shopping at a retail store, consumers are often buying a product from an individual seller, heightening the chance for the buyer to…

Features November 5

Pinterest Expands E-Commerce Reach With Shop

Pinterest has made another move in its journey from social network to retailer with the introduction of Shop, featuring curated collections that are “hand-picked by us at Pinterest,” and updated…

News November 4

Technology Takes Top Priority At Decoded Fashion Summit

Last week, I attended Day 1 of the Decoded Fashion Summit held in New York City. While fashion admittedly has never been my area of expertise, the optimism and all…

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