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Bezos Selects First Woman To Take On “Shadow” Advisor Role

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has named Maria Renz, CEO of Quidsi, as his newest technical advisor — or “shadow,” as the position is often referred — according to a report…

News May 21

Urban Outfitters Post Record Sales But Lags Behind Expectations

Urban Outfitters, posted record sales during Q1 2015, but it still fell short of Wall Street expectations for net income, sales and earnings per share. The retailer posted $0.25 in…

News May 21

Grotto Pizza Triples Loyalty Club Memberships With Paytronix

With successful loyalty programs in place, retailers and restaurants have the ability to boost engagement and sales, turning one-time buyers into loyal customers. Grotto Pizza, a casual dining restaurant with…

Features May 21

Retail Recap Of The Week

It has been an exciting week for new partnerships and tech implementations. Check out some of the top retail stories gracing the homepage of your favorite publications! Nordstrom rolls out…

Executive Viewpoints May 21

Target To Roll Out RFID In All Stores

Target will roll out RFID-enabled “smart labels” on price tags in an effort to improve inventory accuracy and visibility, as well as optimize in-store stock. Keri Jones, EVP of Global…

News May 21

Can Walmart Dethrone Amazon Prime?

Last week, reports from Tech Crunch and Reuters revealed that Walmart would be investing in a new service to compete with Amazon Prime. Amazon has a loyal member base that…

Executive Viewpoints May 20

Digitally Empowered Brand Mavens Exert Purchasing Power

The future of retail may lie in the power of a shopper group called Brand Mavens: digitally engaged, brand-loyal consumers who are looking for the ability to use one source…

News May 20

Zappos Pays Up To Support Holacracy Vision

The greatest part of my job at Retail TouchPoints is the ability to learn more about the brands I love and admire. Over the years, Zappos has inched its way…

Editor's Perspective May 19

FootClicks Offers Proximity Marketing Solutions Through Mobile Devices

Although consumers have access to more shopping channels than ever before, the brick-and-mortar store provides emotional engagement that, to some, is unparalleled. To make the in-store shopping experience even more…

News May 19
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