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Retail Buyers Seek Integrated Solution Suites

There are many trends taking the retail industry by storm. Adoption of cloud-based solutions, inventory management and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) solutions immediately come to mind.  Although cloud-based solutions are…

Executive Viewpoints May 20

Target Shakes Up Executive Team To Kick Off Brand Transformation

Two weeks after Gregg Steinhafel stepped down from his position as CEO, Chairman and President, Target has made several changes to its U.S. and Canadian leadership teams. Effective immediately, Tony…

News May 20

Building Long-Term Customer Relationships With Social Engagement

By following their favorite brands and retailers on social networks, consumers can gain access to an insider’s view of companies and products as well as a first look at new…

News May 20

OverstockArt.com Boosts Traffic From Pinterest By 1,000% With Mother’s Day Contest

Prominent consumer spending holidays such as Mother’s Day are prime selling periods for retailers. In fact, consumers spent nearly $21 billion on Mother’s Day in 2013, according to the Prosper…

Features May 19

Ace Hardware Has Highest Q1 Net Income In 90-Year History

Ace Hardware has reported record sales and profits for Q1 2014. Total revenues for the quarter topped off at $1.1 billion, a year-over-year (YOY) increase of 16.8% over Q1 2013.…

News May 19

Clouded Judgement? Unconscious Objections To The Cloud

By David Farquhar, Group Chief Executive, Workplace Systems Many retail leaders struggle with the concept of the cloud, and are finding themselves under increasing pressure to assess and embrace it within their…

Executive Viewpoints May 19
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360insights Offers Competitive Pricing Intelligence

The powers of the web are providing consumers with real-time access to product prices across dozens or even hundreds of retail sites at a time. However, retailers are challenged to…

News May 19

Top 5 Mobile Trends In Retail

Brick-and-mortar retailers face increasing pressures from online competitors that are just a click away for their customers. How can retailers leverage the growing use of mobile devices (156 million in…

Executive Viewpoints May 19

Mobile Order Ahead: Great For Food, But What About Merchandise?

Order ahead, a feature that lets customers place an order in advance using their smartphone, has been making rounds in the food and beverage industry. BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant for…

Executive Viewpoints May 19
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