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EarthLink Creates New Chief Security Officer Role

Internet service provider EarthLink Holdings Corp. has promoted Peter Chronis to Chief Security Officer, a new role within the organization. Chronis has overseen the company’s information security and IT risk…

News June 23

Oracle To Purchase MICROS For $5.3 Billion

Oracle Corp. announced today that it will acquire retail and hospitality software provider MICROS for $5.3 billion. The deal is expected to close by the end of 2014.  MICROS is…

News June 23

The Secret Weapon Of Retail: Predictive Analytics

Like most industries and sectors, retailers are driven by the need to provide good customer service. In a crowded, competitive market, this need becomes more prominent. Gaining any kind of…

Executive Viewpoints June 23

71% Of Luxury Brands Don’t Have CMOs

Marketing is a core function in retail organizations across sizes and categories. Although retailers are ramping up their marketing spending to improve the omnichannel shopping experience, many luxury brands don’t…

News June 23

AO: Bar Helps Simplify Inventory Management For Restaurants And Bars

Tracking and managing inventory can be daunting for all retail establishments, especially restaurants and bars that operate in hectic environments from open to close. Managers and employees are challenged to…

News June 23
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Former Oracle Exec Joins Smarter Remarketer As EVP

Customer intelligence and marketing automation provider Smarter Remarketer has appointed former Oracle exec Barry Clark to EVP of Sales and Marketing. Clark most recently served as the Group VP of…

News June 23

First Data Acquires $3.5 Billion In Private Placement

First Data Holdings, the parent company of First Data Corp., has received commitments to purchase approximately $3.5 billion of its common equity in a private placement. The proceeds will be…

News June 23

Getting Your Displays And POS Right For The World Cup

The World Cup has well and truly kicked off and retailers are already benefitting from the international event as nations come together to support their home teams. As such, the…

Executive Viewpoints June 23

Metal Mulisha Revs Up Mobile Sales By 20% With Reflektion

Since 1999, Metal Mulisha has offered extreme sports fanatics edgy apparel to suit their daredevil lifestyles. Focusing on consumers 16 to 24 years old, Metal Mulisha has very loyal customers…

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