Retail TouchPoints

2012 Holiday Season Delivers Overall Positive Outlook For Retailers

While the economy is still a player in the game of holiday shopping this year, the overall outlook is positive for the retail industry. New research from Deloitte predicts that…

Life Is Good Forms Co-Branding Partnership With Hallmark

By establishing mutually beneficial licensing agreements, retailers can create unique product assortments, compelling marketing campaigns and extend the reach of their brands to new audiences. Life is good and Hallmark…

Revionics Acquires SkuLoop

Revionics has announced the acquisition of SkuLoop, provider of social commerce-driven promotions for retailers. SkuLoop will be part of the new Revionics Social Commerce solution, which will extend the Revionics…

Beyond The Rack Improves Site Loading By 20% With Akamai

Many retailers are ensuring success this holiday season by improving web site stability and overall load times. However, flash sale sites rely on quick load times year-round to ensure customer…

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How Businesses Get Paid In America [Infographic]

The evolution of payments in America has been dramatic. While most consumers (60%) used cash in 1995, that number dropped to 32% by 2003. Between the mid-2000s and the present,…

BI Enhancements, Cost Savings Motivate Retailers’ Investments In Cloud Technology

This is Part 1 of a Retail TouchPoints series focused on Creating Winning Cloud Strategies. The multi-part feature will define the three main types of cloud computing, and offer insights…

Social Media In The Retail Space

Consumer technology is forever changing the shape of the retail marketplace and forcing retailers to consider how they can better serve shoppers who are equipped with smartphones, tablets and other…

Retailers Lose Ground In 2012 Brand Keys Loyalty Ranking

Retailers today are utilizing innovative tools and technologies to better connect with omnichannel shoppers. However, some brands at times struggle to pinpoint the most effective methods. A new study from…