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Retail Industry Adds 37,600 Jobs In October

The National Retail Foundation (NRF) has calculated the retail industry added 37,600 jobs in October, and 295,000 jobs over the last year, a 2.4% improvement versus 2012 employment gains. To…

News November 11

The Future Of The Store: Pop-Up Shops And Beyond

By Tristan Pollock, Co-Founder, COO, Storefront “We would love to [open retail stores], but only if we can have a truly differentiated idea,” said Jeff Bezos, CEO of Amazon, in a…

Executive Viewpoints November 11

Groupon Offers Customizable Deals To Attract More Merchants

When Groupon first launched in 2008, it helped define the daily deal space and inspired legions of loyal followers. Providing discounts on restaurants, spa services and more, Groupon has become…

News November 11

Nicole Miller Taps PLM From NGC To Speed Time To Market

Nicole Miller, a contemporary fashion designer and retailer, has adopted the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) and Global Sourcing/Supply Chain Management (SCM) software from NGC Software to help streamline design and…

News November 11

Holiday Shoppers Still Prefer The Store Experience, SDL Survey Finds

Trends such as showrooming and online price comparison have caused retailers to adjust their strategies for connecting and engaging with shoppers across multiple channels. While consumers may be turning to…

News November 8

3 Ways To Personalize e-Commerce

By Maria Haggerty, President, Dotcom Distribution     Personalization is the name of the game in e-Commerce. Recently, luxury eTailer, Gilt, announced the addition of a “Your Personal Sale” page…

Executive Viewpoints November 8

HR Group Enlists TXTChain Solution To Improve Supplier Collaboration

HR Group, a European shoe distributor, has implemented TXTChain, the supplier relationship management (SRM) software, to streamline communication and collaboration with more than 200 suppliers.  The TXTChain platform is designed…

News November 8

ComScore: Mobile Has Boosted PC Engagement

In 2012, e-Commerce sales reached $186 billion, according to comScore research. With retail e-Commerce expected to surpass $200 billion by the end of 2013, it is important for retailers to…

News November 7

Groupe Yellow Selects Epicor SaaS For Retail

Groupe Yellow, a Canadian family footwear retailer, has selected the Epicor Software SaaS for Retail solution to support retail operations. The Epicor Retail SaaS solution is designed to help Groupe…

News November 7
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