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Target May Outsource Grocery Supply Chain To Third Party
Target is seriously considering entering partnerships with third party companies to shore up the big box retailer’s fresh food supply chain and revamp its grocery business. John Mulligan, Chief Operating…
News November 940% Of U.S. Consumers Plan To Spend More On Holiday Shopping In 2015
Retailers prepare: 40% of U.S. consumers plan to spend more on their holiday shopping this year, marking a substantial upturn from the 25% that wanted to increase spending in 2014,…
News November 7Facebook Launches Two Local Advertising Products For Retailers
Facebook is providing brand marketers with more information about consumers that are within close proximity of their retail stores, according to a company blog post. The social network is launching…
News November 6ACI Worldwide Acquires PAY.ON To Bolster Retailer Payments Service
ACI Worldwide, a provider of electronic payment and banking solutions, has fully acquired e-Commerce payments provider PAY.ON in a combination of cash and stock. While the full financial terms of…
News November 6Mobile 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 6Holiday 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 6DSW 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 5Google 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 5Groupon 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…
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