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Consumer Demand Signals Reveal Chinks In Amazon’s Armor
Retailers of all sizes and kinds have found Amazon to be a fierce competitor. The eTail giant has a number of built-in structural and technological advantages — but it’s by…
Features October 28
Walgreens Inches Closer To Deal To Buy Rite Aid
Walgreens Boots Alliance is in “advanced talks” to buy rival drugstore Rite Aid in a deal that may be valued as high as $10 billion, according to a report from…
News October 27Chase Unveils The Latest Mobile Wallet, Chase Pay
Chase has officially entered the mobile payments fray already populated by Apple, Samsung and Android by unveiling Chase Pay, a digital wallet that consumers can use to pay for items…
News October 27REI To Close Its Stores On Black Friday As Part Of #OptOutside Campaign
Outdoor apparel and recreational gear retailer REI has decided to buck industry trends by shutting its doors for Black Friday. On Nov. 27, REI will close all 143 of its…
News October 27
Innovation That Connects: Powering The Digital Store
Retailers understand all too well the value of making meaningful connections among customers, employees and inventory to ensure a positive shopping experience and gain a competitive advantage. Retailers thriving in…
Executive Viewpoints October 27
My Smartphone, Myself
This past week I attended the day-long Aspire event in New York City. The hundreds of attendees were arranged in small groups of eight to 10 people, and the moderator…
Editor's Perspective October 27My Smartphone, Myself
By Adam Blair, Executive Editor This past week I attended the day-long Aspire event in New York City. The hundreds of attendees were arranged in small groups of eight to…
Executive Viewpoints October 27
GiftStarter Applies Crowdfunding Concept To Group Gifting
During the holiday season or for large occasions such as weddings, consumers often frantically scramble to find and purchase appropriate gifts for friends and family members. Gift purchasing can be…
News October 27
Why Bitcoin Is Prepared To Transform The Travel Business
The travel industry is uniquely suited to harnessing the advantages of bitcoin, where the global nature of the decentralized digital currency can potentially provide new efficiencies, eliminating unneeded costs and…
Executive Viewpoints October 27
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