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Brookstone Names Interim President And CEO

Brookstone announced the resignation of James M. Speltz, President and CEO and appointed its current Chief Merchandising Officer , Steve Schwartz, as Interim President and CEO. Speltz joined Brookstone in 1998…

News September 17
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LightSpeed Receives $35 Million To Expand Product Line

LightSpeed, a provider of cloud-based commerce solutions, has closed $35 Million in new funding led by iNovia Capital and Accel Partners. This is the second round of funding for LightSpeed,…

News September 17

Why There Really Is Value In A Name

While most industry experts and executives agree that a focus on innovation, transformation and customer-centricity are key to a successful future in retail, there’s an ongoing debate about whether or…

Editor's Perspective September 17

Is Apple Pay The Mobile Wallet We’ve Been Waiting For?

On September 9, during its annual event, Apple unveiled the new iteration of the iPhone, the Apple Watch and Apple Pay.  The new iPhones contain an NFC chip and a…

Executive Viewpoints September 17

The Pearl Source Increases Click-Through Rates By 38% With Trustpilot

Although it is imperative that retailers have a consistent marketing strategy that extends across all channels, more consumers are relying on peer feedback, ratings and reviews to make their buying…

Features September 17

Sears Expands Curbside Returns

Sears expanded the Shop Your Way mobile app to allow curbside returns and exchanges via its In-Vehicle Pickup service. Launched earlier this year, the Shop Your Way mobile app provides…

News September 16

Build-A-Bear Appoints Todorovic As CFO

Build-A-Bear Workshop has appointed Voin Todorovic as the company’s new CFO, effective Sept. 15, 2014. In this role, Todorovic will be responsible for global finance, accounting, tax, capital management and…

News September 16

Macy’s Invests In New Omnichannel Strategies

Macy’s, Inc. has unveiled new developments in its omnichannel strategies and technology investments as the retailer focuses on innovatively engaging and serving customers. Implementations at both Macy’s and Bloomingdale’s stores…

News September 16

Using Mobile Ads To Drive Customers To The Cash Register

The path to purchase has changed with the times. Many marketers still associate mobile ads with mobile commerce, but that’s yesterday’s thinking. Today’s reality is that mobile ads lead to…

Executive Viewpoints September 16
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