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Aeropostale Reinstates Former CEO To Recover Waning Teen Interest

The logos that teens once flaunted proudly on their clothes are now becoming scarlet letters. As a result, once-reigning teen retailers, such as Aeropostale, are fighting to maintain customer loyalty…

News August 20
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Walmart Lowers Financial Forecast For 2014

Walmart has lowered its 2014 FY forecast, citing “incremental investments in e-Commerce” and higher-than-estimated health care costs. Initially, the retailer predicted that shares for 2014 would reach between $5.10 and…

News August 19

SuperValu, Albertson’s Report Data Breach

Supermarket chain SuperValu is investigating a data breach that may have affected credit and debit cards swiped at POS systems in 209 stores between June 22 and July 17, 2014.…

News August 19

We’re In Back-To-School Prime Time!

Can you feel the fresh fall air in the morning? Can you hear the school bell ringing in the back of your head? OK, so it’s still technically summer but…

Executive Viewpoints August 19
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Only 35% Of Retailers Create An “Excellent” Omnichannel Experience

The majority (76%) of retailers understand that it is crucial that they have confidence in their technology performance, according to a survey from Ipanema Technologies. However, 78% of respondents said…

News August 19

Wovenmedia Video Service Powers Retail Marketing Strategies

Retailers use video marketing and advertising to engage consumers across different media and commerce channels. Crafting an effective strategy involves reaching the right audience and pairing branded content with recognizable…

News August 19

Walgreens EVP Proposes Reorganization Following Alliance Boots Acquisition

Following the acquisition of pharmacy retailer Alliance Boots, Walgreens has changed its operational structure, subject to approval by the Board of Directors. Alex Gourlay, EVP of the new combined company,…

News August 18
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Rethink Coupons: Digital Is More Dynamic

Retailers and manufacturers of consumer packaged goods issued more coupons than ever in 2013 (up 3.3% over 2012), according to a just-released annual coupon facts report. Considering the slow economic recovery…

Executive Viewpoints August 18

LivePlan Adds New Financial Benchmarks Feature To Business Planning Solution

The retail industry has become intensively competitive. Although retail executives want to know how their companies stack up compared to their direct competitors, but aren’t always able to monitor key…

News August 18
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