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Ipsos Retail Performance Releases Cloud Reporting Capabilities
Cloud computing can be attractive to retailers looking to make processes more efficient and to make sure that important information is centrally available, where and when it’s required. To provide…
News October 13RetailNext Acquires Pikato To Enable Personalized Mobile Engagement
On the heels of receiving $125 million in funding in the spring of 2015, RetailNext has acquired Pikato, a cloud-based integrated mobile marketing solution designed to personalize the customer experience.…
News October 1390% Of Shoppers Say Price Lures Them To Leave A Store And Buy At A Different Retailer
More than 90% of shoppers say price is the top reason they buy an item from a different retailer after visiting a store without making a purchase, according to research…
News October 12Use Social Data To Drive Marketing To New Heights
By Akbar Jaffer, Social Annex In the growing struggle to build loyalty among omni-channel shoppers, harnessing the power of social data is a smart business strategy. Nearly every retailer and…
Executive Viewpoints October 12Saks Fifth Avenue To Open New Jewelry Concept
Saks Fifth Avenue is expanding into the specialty store category, with the retailer opening its third store in Greenwich, Conn. The new 21,000-square-foot store will be devoted to selling jewelry…
News October 12Bon-Ton Stores Hiring 13,000 Seasonal Associates For 2015 Holidays
The Bon-Ton Stores will hire 13,000 associates for the coming holiday season at its 270 stores, which include the Bon-Ton, Boston Store, Bergner’s, Carson’s, Elder-Beerman, Herberger’s and Younkers brands. The…
News October 12IoT Technology Gives Retailers A Competitive Edge
Over the past decade, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions have transformed the marketplace for a variety of industries. Businesses are relying on IoT technology to connect, track and collect data…
Executive Viewpoints October 12Thomas Returns As CEO Of Tilly’s
Apparel and accessories retailer Tilly’s has gone back to a former leader in selecting its new CEO. Edmond Thomas, who led the company as President and co-CEO from September 2005…
News October 9Jet.com Ditches $50 Annual Membership Fee
Jet.com, the marketplace that launched in July 2015 and positioned itself as a major competitor to Amazon, has dropped its $50 annual membership fee, making the site available to all…
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