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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…

Features November 7

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Executive Viewpoints November 7

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,…

Executive Viewpoints November 6

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…

News November 5

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…

Executive Viewpoints November 5

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…

Features November 5

Wren Solutions Delivers Intelligence To Improve Loss Prevention

Retailers constantly are at risk of losing profits due to factors including coupon, credit card, and refund fraud, inefficient employee training processes and theft. Effective audit solutions, such as those…

News November 5

Retailers Pitch In To Help Hurricane Sandy Victims

Hurricane Sandy wrought devastation upon families and businesses along the East Coast. While many stores were forced to close, other merchants dealt with lost replenishment or damaged goods due to…

Features November 5

Von Maur Implements Oracle Retail Solutions

Von Maur Department Store has implemented the Oracle Retail Merchandising System suite to support same-store revenue growth as well as scheduled expansion into new markets in the U.S. Von Maur…

News November 4
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