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Making The Case For Store IT Upgrades

The competitive race to offer a superior customer experience through digital technology often hits a familiar bottleneck: aging and insufficient IT infrastructure. Self-service kiosks, digital signage, wireless POS, tablets with…

Executive Viewpoints November 11

RSR Study: Marketing Experiences An Organizational Drift

Retail “laggards” believe their marketing departments are not spending sufficient time acquiring new customers, according to a benchmark study conducted by Retail Systems Research (RSR). Moreover, 69% of executives from…

Features November 11

TurnTo Introduces Product Comparison Questions

Shoppers increasingly are using social tools and networks to help guide purchases. In response, many eTailers are incorporating social features on product pages that allow shoppers to interact with each…

News November 11

Top 5 Ways To Boost Holiday Sales By Leveraging The Web Site

It’s that time of year again when brands and retailers work to find the best way to market a product to drive the greatest amount of sales during the holiday…

Executive Viewpoints November 11

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
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