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Walgreens Names Pessina Permanent CEO

The Walgreens Boots Alliance Board of Directors has named Stefano Pessina the retailer’s new CEO, effective immediately. Pessina had been serving as acting CEO since January 2015, when he succeeded…

News July 13

The Merchant In The Machine

The retail trade has been around for thousands of years. For most of that time, local merchants brought in products to meet the needs and wants of their town’s population.…

Executive Viewpoints July 13

The Parcel Shipping Issues Keeping You Awake At Night

Parcel shippers are facing a triple whammy in price increases this year against the backdrop of heady market growth. Industry innovators like Amazon continue to change the playing field while…

Executive Viewpoints July 13

4 Social Media Tips For Back-To-School Marketing Campaigns

Picture this: It’s mid-June and eager students sit in a stuffy classroom, counting silently until the school bell rings. No sooner does the clock strike three, they bolt from their…

Executive Viewpoints July 13

Dispelling Five Major Myths Of Customer Loyalty

By Ryan Rose, Clutch  As an increasing number of businesses embrace “customer-centric” mantras and strive to earn consumer commitment, the concept of “loyalty” has emerged as a focal point.  Unfortunately,…

Executive Viewpoints July 13

More Than 5.5M Shoppers Save With Fuel Rewards From Shell

Loyalty programs play a significant role in retailers’ efforts to bring consumers into the store and keep them coming back. Today, traditional retailers are taking steps outside of their core…

News July 13

Aptos CEO Discusses The Power Of Walking In Your Customers’ Footsteps

It has been an interesting few months for Aptos, the company formerly known as Epicor Retail. Since the company’s spinoff was announced in May 2015, the new name has officially…

Features July 13

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
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