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CloudMaestro Speeds Web Site Performance

When e-Commerce sites slow down or crash, it can be a nightmare scenario for online retailers that depend on site traffic to generate revenue. Retailers concerned about the functionality and…

News July 22

Retail Sales Soar Despite Drop In Store Traffic

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  The summer may be prime time for consumers to leave town and hit the beach, but that doesn’t mean they’ve stopped spending.  Although shopper traffic…

Executive Viewpoints July 22

Goodwill Industries Investigates Possible Breach

Goodwill Industries is investigating a potential data breach that may be leaving customer and payment information vulnerable to cybercriminals. A total of 2,900 Goodwill stores could have been impacted by…

News July 22

Bank On Your Brand: How To Use Or Abuse Your Greatest Asset

Work-life balance. It seems to be the holy grail of today’s workforce. Some say it’s attainable, while others claim it’s impossible. We love the dichotomy, but hate the effort required…

Executive Viewpoints July 22

Chief Digital Officers Help Drive Transformation, Innovation

With digital disruption encompassing all corners of the retail industry, a Constellation Research report has spotlighted the Chief Digital Officer (CDO) as the new executive to drive business transformation. In…

News July 22
First Data

Financial Services Alum Joins First Data As CIO

Payment technology and solution provider First Data has hired former Citigroup and Bank of America executive Christopher Augustin as Chief Information Officer (CIO). In his role, Augustin will lead software…

News July 21

Zara Implements RFID In 700 Stores

Inditex Group has announced that it will implement RFID-based Inventory Intelligence from Tyco across the entire Zara chain.  The Tyco solution is currently being implemented in 700 Zara stores across…

News July 21

Blue Ridge Improves Demand-Driven Forecasting With Supply Chain Solution

Efficient supply chain management helps retailers maximize their investments and maintain a coherent line of communication from the manufacturer to the store. Blue Ridge has released its Cloud Supply Chain…

News July 21

Local Couriers Vs. National Shipping Providers: The Customer Experience Race

By Rob Howard, CEO, Grand Junction The $46 billion local delivery and courier industry is booming in the US, with more than 4,000 companies. While couriers have long been used…

Executive Viewpoints July 21
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