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J.C. Penney CMO Resigns

Debra Berman, Chief Marketing Officer at J.C. Penney, has resigned from her position effective immediately. In her role, Berman launched the retailer’s “When it fits, you feel it” slogan, oversaw…

News March 17

Want To Change How Shoppers See Your Brand? Put Their Needs First

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  Many retail executives and experts point to Miracle On 34th Street as an example of how retailers should be conducting business. More specifically, how they empower their…

Executive Viewpoints March 17

Versa Wins Bid To Acquire Wet Seal

Versa Capital Management has won a bidding war for the remaining assets of apparel retailer Wet Seal, according to a statement from the private equity firm. Wet Seal filed for…

News March 17

80% Of Shoppers Are Swayed By Personalized Email Campaigns

The majority (80%) of Americans who read promotional emails find it helpful when retailers feature recommended products based on past purchases, according to a survey from Listrak. But retailers can…

News March 17

Smart Investments In 2015

As retailers map out their spending strategy for the rest of 2015, a big question is: What have we learned over the last 12 months that can help them tailor…

Executive Viewpoints March 16

VisitBasis Helps Retailers Leverage Data To Improve Store Operations

Retailers need visibility into their in-store environments to make more informed decisions regarding employee scheduling, merchandising, inventory management and more. Many times, retailers use field teams to visit local stores…

News March 16

IBM i2 Enterprise Insight Analysis Exposes Potential Data Breaches

The industry has endured several high-profile data breaches over the past 15 months, putting an increased amount of pressure on retailers to keep customer, payment and corporate data secure. Illegal…

News March 16

NetBase Secures $24 Million In Funding

Social media analytics company NetBase has secured $24 million in Series E financing from Spring Lake Equity Partners. Venture capitalist firms Thomvest Ventures, Altos Ventures and WestSummit Capital also participated…

News March 16

Building Retail Success With Analytics

By Venkat Viswanathan, LatentView Analytics Today’s retailers are faced with numerous challenges. The rise of omnichannel retailing and the proliferation of mobile devices are some of the recent elements that have…

Executive Viewpoints March 16
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