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Wool And The Gang Creates Tight-Knit Community With Olapic

Consumers are increasingly referring to content generated by their peers to find shopping inspiration. In fact, shoppers find user-generated content 20% more influential on purchases and 35% more memorable than…

Features July 25
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Interbrand North America Promotes Josh Feldmeth To CEO

Global brand consultant Interbrand has promoted Josh Feldmeth to CEO of its North American division. Former CEO Lee Carpenter is stepping down after 12 years in the position. Most recently,…

News July 25

SKECHERS Sees 37% Year Over Year Boost In Net Sales

Footwear brand and retailer SKECHERS reported Q2 2014 net sales of $587 million, the highest quarterly revenues in its 22-year history and a 37% improvement over the previous year. “The…

News July 25

Urban Flight: Why U.S. Retailers Need To Adapt To Domestic Migration

By Graeme McVie, LoyaltyOne There is a significant migration underway in America. Big city dwellers are on the move — not necessarily to the suburbs, but rather to more affordable, up-and-coming…

Executive Viewpoints July 25

Journeys Gets A Leg Up On Competitors With ShopperTrak

Although e-Commerce sales are on the rise, many consumers still prefer visiting brick-and-mortar stores to touch and feel products before making a final decision. In fact, 21% of U.S. shoppers…

Features July 25

The RealReal Provides Consignors With Free FedEx Packing And Shipping

Luxury consignment eTailer The RealReal has implemented a new complimentary packing and shipping service at more than 1,800 FedEx Office locations across the U.S.  After consignors list their items on The…

News July 25

Macy’s Gets Greener With Updated Sustainability Plan

Macy’s Inc. has unveiled a series of new initiatives to ramp up its sustainability principles, which were first introduced in 2008. Between 2002 and 2013, the retailer reduced electricity usage…

News July 24

Tesco CEO Steps Down Amid Profit Downturn

Philip Clarke will step down as CEO of Tesco effective October 1, 2014, in the wake of half yearly sales and profits that did not reach forecast expectations. The grocer’s…

News July 24

Are You Speaking Your Customer’s Language [Across Devices]?

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  Relevancy motivates shoppers to purchase certain products and remain loyal to specific brands and retailers. However, the entire notion of personalizing browsing and buying experiences…

Executive Viewpoints July 24
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