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Target Opens Store To Highlight The New Digital Home

Target has unveiled the Target Open House, a 3,500-square-foot retail space in San Francisco dedicated to “smart home gadgets,” located at Metreon shopping center.

News July 10

Analytics Are The Power Tools Of Retail

By Alan Lipson, SAS If you were building a house today, no one would question the use of power tools by the construction crew. Power tools help by improving the…

Executive Viewpoints July 10

Walgreens Buys Liz Earle From Avon For $215 Million

Walgreens Boots Alliance, the parent company of Walgreens, has acquired skincare brand Liz Earle from Avon Products for $215.7 million in cash. “Avon remains committed to our strategic priorities, and we…

News July 10

Ace Hardware Sees ‘Connected Homes’ As New Business Opportunities

The Internet of Things (IoT) is encouraging retailers across categories to reimagine their customer engagement tactics, associate tools and even their in-store assortments.

Features July 10

5 Ways To Make The Grade In Mobile

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  What’s the first thing you do when you wake up in the morning? If your answer is check your cell phone, you’re not alone. I…

Executive Viewpoints July 9

Store Tours: The Importance Of Keeping Customer Service In-House At B&H Photo

StoreTours with: Moshe Leeds, B&H Photo Video Pro-Audio Moshe Leeds discusses the importance of keeping the call center in-house at B&H. “We call ourselves ‘The Professional Source’ because that is…

News July 9

Indie Marketplace Moorea Seal Drives Social Engagement And Sales With Like2Buy

For independent retailers, the vital first step for building a thriving business is creating a community of engaged customers. Over the years, Instagram has become a valuable network for brands…

News July 9

Jane.com Boosts Revenue With New Mobile App

Retailers can experience significant results by optimizing mobile in their business models. For example, Jane.com generates 70% of its total revenue from mobile and handheld device traffic since launching its…

News July 8

Did Whole Foods Address Its Pricing Problem The Right Way?

Last week, John Mackey and Walter Robb, co-CEOs of Whole Foods, admitted to a pricing faux pas. The New York City Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) discovered that area store employees…

Executive Viewpoints July 8
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