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The Four E’s Of Making RFID Work (Consistently) For Retailers
RFID in retail has reached a tipping point and is being adopted globally at a rapid pace. According to the GS1 US Standards Survey from March 2015, some 57% of U.S.…
Executive Viewpoints October 27
Social Annex Releases Ranking Algorithm To Categorize Product Images
Retailers and manufacturers alike have to acquire and retain consumers if they want their brand to flourish. One way to build a brand is to curate and organize images that…
News October 27
Shoppable Social: The Future Of Online Commerce
We’ve all heard the buzz about shoppable social media, but many retailers are still trying to figure out how to leverage it. In this Q&A, Aunkur Arya, Braintree’s General Manager…
Executive Viewpoints October 27
Purchase Likelihood Highest For Products Rated Between 4.2 And 4.5 Out Of 5 Stars
While every retailer and solution provider pushes for perfect ratings to illustrate the effectiveness of their products, these ideal ratings may not be optimal for sales after all. On a…
News October 27
Bridgestone To Acquire Pep Boys Chain For $835 Million
In a deal that will add more than 800 locations to its existing 2,200 tire and auto service centers in the U.S., Bridgestone Americas will buy The Pep Boys auto…
News October 26Staples Co-Founder Tom Stemberg Passes Away At 66
Tom Stemberg, Co-Founder of Staples, passed away on Oct. 23 at the age of 66. Stemberg died at his home in Chestnut Hill, Mass., two years after being diagnosed with…
News October 26LE TOTE Releases Mobile App For Direct Product Access
On-demand fashion rental service LE TOTE has released its first mobile app, providing iPhone users direct access to more than 150,000 pieces of clothing and accessories. LE TOTE has seen…
News October 26JCPenney Lays Off 300 At Corporate Headquarters
JCPenney has cut 300 positions at its headquarters in Plano, Texas, representing a 9% reduction of the company’s 3,400-person corporate staff. The department store retailer has joined the likes of…
News October 26
Westfield Hires Chief Data And Analytics Officer
Westfield Corporation, an operator of 40 shopping centers, has hired Raghav Lal as its first Chief Data and Analytics Officer. In this role, Lal will oversee the collection, analysis and…
News October 26
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