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iBeacon And The Emergence Of The Smart Store: 5 Approaches To Customer Loyalty

By John Bee, White Space Retailers are going through one of the biggest shifts in consumer behavior. E-Commerce and in-store mobile usage are taking consumer expectations and shopping experiences to…

Executive Viewpoints June 6

In The Pink Crafts Colorful Shopping Experiences With Mobile POS

Mobile POS allows retailers to create more seamless and engaging in-store experiences for consumers — whether they want to make a quick purchase or browse more extensively.  In The Pink,…

Features June 6

Get An Education In Innovation

Now is the optimal time for retailers to innovate.  New technology is cropping up daily, presenting businesses with a variety of new touch points to connect and engage with shoppers. …

Executive Viewpoints June 5

Saks Alum Joins Vera Bradley As EVP Of Retail And Wholesale Sales

Vera Bradley, the handbag, accessories and gift retailer, has named Karen Peters, a former Saks executive, as its new Executive Vice President of Retail and Wholesale Sales. She will report…

News June 5

Starbucks Tests Mobile Pre-Ordering In Korea

Due to the success of its mobile app and rewards program, Starbucks has consistently released new features and functionality. The coffee giant most recently added digital tipping and shake-to-pay capabilities…

News June 5

Thirty-One Gifts Selects TXT To Improve Retail Planning Processes

Thirty-One Gifts, a direct-selling retailer of lifestyle products such as stationary, wallets and tote bags, is implementing the TXT Integrated Retail Planning solution. The retailer currently is leveraging the TXT…

News June 4

FTC Approves Men’s Wearhouse-Jos. A. Bank Merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has confirmed the merger between Men’s Wearhouse and Jos. A Bank, answering questions about whether or not the merger would have violated antitrust laws. As…

News June 4

Compare Metrics Joins Demandware LINK Partner Program

Compare Metrics, a provider of Adaptive Commerce navigation and discovery tools, has joined the Demandware LINK Technology Partner program. As a Demandware partner, Compare Metrics will provide a seamless integration between its…

News June 4

Do Snotty Associates = Sales?

Yes, you read that correctly. In the luxury space, rude sales staff apparently lead to more sales, according to a study from the University of British Columbia’s Sauder School of…

Executive Viewpoints June 4
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