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The Internet Of Things: Driving Results In Retail With Connected Solutions

Did you know we’ve been talking about the “Internet of Things” (IoT) since 1999? Talk of IoT creates a lot of buzz in our technology-driven world and while the possibilities…

Executive Viewpoints July 6

Infegy Atlas Analyzes And Interprets Social Data

Social media is a key marketing and communication channel for modern retailers. Marketers need to not only publish company updates, but also listen and respond to shopper feedback across all…

News July 6

Return Saver Eliminates Return Cost Concerns

For online shoppers, returning products can be a daunting and inconvenient experience. Not only do they have to go through the process of printing out return labels, packing the item…

News July 6

Localizing Product Mix

The word “local” has been so overused in the business of retail that it has become nearly meaningless. It refers to a method of shopping, sourcing products and food, or…

Executive Viewpoints July 6

81% Of Unsatisfied Shoppers Don’t Tell Retailers About Their Poor Experiences

The majority (81%) of consumers who have had a poor shopping experience did not share feedback with retailers, according to LoyaltyOne and Verde Group research. Among these “silent” shoppers, 32%…

News July 6

PayPal To Acquire Xoom For $890 Million

PayPal has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Xoom, a digital money transfer provider, for $25 per share in cash, a total enterprise value of $890 million. The Boards of…

News July 6

Customer Insight Drives A New Brand Loyalty

By Jennifer Krizanek, Stibo Systems Do you ever find yourself wondering whether businesses even know who you are? Or better yet, how many times have you willingly given out information…

Executive Viewpoints July 6

Kroger President And COO Retires

Kroger’s President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Mike Ellis has retired after 40 years with the retailer and its subsidiaries, according to a company statement. At age 16, Ellis began…

News July 6

Why Mall Retailers’ Best Bet Is Still A Strong Community Strategy

By Ulrika Haug, Lithium Technologies  For years, we’ve heard that shopping malls are struggling. So it comes as a pleasant surprise to learn that in 2014, malls saw their highest…

Executive Viewpoints July 3
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