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U.S. Retailers Rethink Online Strategies To Compete With Amazon

Amazon has been identified as a top threat for online-only and multichannel retailers. But that doesn’t mean these retailers are giving up; in fact 66.1% of U.S. retailers believe fellow…

News June 27

Microsoft Exec Dishes On The Internet Of Things

The Internet of Things (IoT) has been a hot topic in retail…and even on this blog. But sometimes, there’s so much noise buzzing around the web that it’s challenging to…

Executive Viewpoints June 27

Retail Solution From Salesforce Facilitates Channel-to-Channel Customer Engagement

Salesforce.com has released Salesforce1 for Retail, a platform designed for retailers to foster a one-on-one relationship with shoppers across any channel, increase customer satisfaction and drive brand loyalty. The CRM…

News June 26

Where Would We Be Without The Barcode?

By Samantha Polak, Editorial Intern As retailers and consumers alike, we have all encountered those mysterious linear symbols located on the back of packages, products and tags as we browse…

Executive Viewpoints June 26

How Celebrities Fuel The Fashion Industry

Celebrities embody the things many people strive for: Fame, fortune and of course, a killer wardrobe.  Fashion-savvy movie stars and musicians have always been trendsetters. Marilyn Monroe and her hip-hugging…

Editor's Perspective June 26

Baby Gift Retailer Estella Triples Online Conversions With AdRoll

The vast majority (87%) of consumers at some point abandon their online shopping carts, according to Silverpop research. Although these shoppers may appear to be lost opportunities,75% say they will…

Features June 26

Retail TouchPoints Honors Industry Innovators

During the inaugural Retail Innovator Awards event, Retail TouchPoints (RTP) recognized 17 retail executives who have focused on innovation in order to improve their businesses and the entire retail industry. Close to 100 industry…

Executive Viewpoints June 26

Are Connected Devices Heating Up The Tech Competition?

The idea of smart, connected devices is causing a stir. Retailers such as Sears and Staples are touting new connected product lines, and Microsoft has even invested in a smart…

Executive Viewpoints June 25

Source For Sports Streamlines Supply Chain With Askuity

Retailer-supplier collaboration is key to improving supply chain efficiency and business-wide profitability.  Source for Sports, a sporting goods retailer with more than 150 locations across Canada, has made a move…

Features June 25
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