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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

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
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