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Alibaba Set To Become Third Most Valuable Internet Company

Chinese e-Commerce giant Alibaba began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker “BABA,” opening at $92.70 per share at 11:53 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 19, 2014.  Alibaba carried the…

News September 19

E-Commerce Tracking And Attribution: Minefields To Avoid

By Paul Wright, CAKE   Tracking and attribution of online campaigns can make e-Commerce marketers feel like they are walking through a minefield. There are many factors to consider, and…

Executive Viewpoints September 19

56 Million Payment Cards Compromised In Home Depot Breach

UPDATE: The Home Depot has reported that 56 million credit and debit cards may have been compromised in a data breach that extended over a period of five months. The attack…

News September 19

From The Lab Gives Beauty Lovers A Look At Innovative Products

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  As a consumer, I’ve always been a bit of a beauty junkie. But as a business journalist, I’ve always loved covering progressive start-ups.  Well, with…

Executive Viewpoints September 18
Sean Sands

The Benefit Of Clicks Before Bricks In International Markets

As retailers explore new international markets, they are increasingly looking for quantifiable proof points of success through online channels. Internet retailing enables companies in their efforts to build their brand…

Executive Viewpoints September 18

Butcher And The Burger Implements Mobile POS To Improve Customer Service

Butcher and the Burger, a Chicago-based “build your own burger” restaurant, has seen success since rolling out a mobile POS solution that includes Infinite Peripherals, Inc. (IPC) hardware and Digital Dining software. Upon implementing…

News September 17
James M. Speltz

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
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