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New Technologies Are Rethinking Retail As We Know It

Just 15 years ago, retailers were struggling to make sense of if and how the Internet would change their business. Fast-forward to today, and the role that the digital world…

Executive Viewpoints March 17

Walmart, USCM To Provide $10 Million In Grants For Manufacturing Innovators

Walmart, in cooperation with the Walmart Foundation and the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM), has unveiled the Walmart U.S. Manufacturing Innovation Fund. Open to non-profit organizations, the new program…

News March 17
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How Mobile Will Save Retail

It’s no secret that people love their mobile devices. In fact, 91% of adults keep their phones within arm’s reach. And that was as of 2007. The percentage probably hasn’t…

Executive Viewpoints March 17
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Trend Watch: Will Shoppers Rush To A Google Store?

At a rental cost that could reach $1,000 per square foot for retail space in SoHo, Google will need a strong business case to open a store in New York…

News March 14

Ulta Beauty Sales Increase 14.4% In Q4 2013

Cosmetics retailer and beauty service company Ulta has experienced a 14.4% year-over-year (YOY) sales increase in Q4 2013, up to $868.1 million from $758.8 million in Q4 2012. After unveiling…

News March 14

RetailMeNot Adds Personalized Alerts To Mobile App

Digital couponing destination RetailMeNot has updated its Coupons app for iPhone and Android to include more relevant offers and alerts.  The updated app now delivers personalized “mall experiences” and “favorite…

News March 14

3 Ways Retailers Can Optimize Loyalty Programs

By Jason Trout, VP of Marketing, ShoppinPal   While it’s great that a lot of retailers recognize the value of loyalty programs, most businesses aren’t optimizing them as well they…

Executive Viewpoints March 14

Wayfair Boosts Revenue With SiteSpect

Wayfair, an online-only home goods retailer, has achieved record sales growth in 2013 with the help of testing and optimization solutions from SiteSpect. The retailer closed off the year reaching…

News March 14

The North Face Improves Search Revenue By 24% With EasyAsk

The North Face, an outdoor brand and retailer, has seen a 35% increase in search conversion rates and a 24% increase in search revenue since deploying EasyAsk e-Commerce Edition on…

News March 14
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