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Halloween Express Improves Inventory Efficiency During Peak Selling Times

Seasonal businesses face the challenge of managing inventory in light of ebbs and flows in demand.  With more than 200 stores and an e-Commerce site, Halloween Express sees majority of…

Features October 10

Challenges For The Modern-Day CMO

By Alan Cohen, Giant Spoon Marketing has changed so much in the last few years.  For those who think we are not really that different from the “Mad Men” days,…

Executive Viewpoints October 10

Millennials Are Mobile And Visual

Millennials have been characterized as the “me, me, me generation,” but I would argue that it’s actually quite the contrary. With mobile devices in hand, Millennials are accessing a wealth of…

Executive Viewpoints October 9

Gap CEO Steps Down

Glenn Murphy has announced that he will retire from his position as CEO of Gap Inc. effective February 1, 2015. The retailer’s board of directors unanimously agreed to appoint Art…

News October 9

Caterpillar Vapes Taps Zing To Integrate In-Store POS And The E-Commerce Site

As a brand expands, its IT infrastructure can become more complex. However, in today’s omnichannel world, it is imperative that retailers of all sizes have a comprehensive view of sales…

Features October 9

National Retail Federation Forecasts Holiday Sales To Increase 4.1%

The National Retail Federation (NRF) expects sales in November and December to increase 4.1% to $616.9 billion. The forecast is a full percentage point higher than the 3.1% increase experienced…

News October 8

Target Pilots Curbside Pickup In 10 Locations

Retail powerhouse Target is testing curbside pickup at 10 stores throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The new fulfillment option is available through a partnership with Curbside, which provides a…

News October 8

MasterCard Launches Tool To Identify Security Attacks

MasterCard announced the launch of SafetyNet, a tool designed to reduce the risk of cyber hacking of banks and processors. SafetyNet uses MasterCard’s global network to identify potential attacks before…

News October 8
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Differentiation Will Keep Offline Customers From Going Online

Let’s be honest. It’s far more convenient to shop from your couch than drive to the store, find what you need, load it in the car, and then unload it…

Executive Viewpoints October 8
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