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DemandTec Enhances Softline Expertise With AIS Acquisition

DemandTec is expanding its support for short lifecycle categories and softlines with the acquisition of Applied Intelligence Solutions (AIS). “Adding AIS’s advanced pattern recognition science, domain expertise, and technology to…

Features January 3

Defy Customer Defection: 3 Steps to More Relevant Customer Communication

By Connie Hill, Founder and President, VeraCentra Lack of relevancy advances customer defection. A recent study revealed that 63% of consumers have abandoned, or are considering abandoning a brand altogether…

Executive Viewpoints December 30

Top Stories of 2010

As 2010 comes to a close, we wanted to thank you for your continued support and interest in Retail TouchPoints. 2010 was a telling year for the retail industry. The…

News December 30

Meet the Enemy: Price Comparison Apps

By Tom Ryan, RetailWire According to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, a growing number of consumers are using smart phones inside retail stores to compare prices in…

News December 23

Top 11 Supply Chain Priorities For Retail Companies in 2011

Supply chain consultant Tompkins Associates has released its Top 11 Priorities for Profitable Growth in 2011 report, citing three key strategies retailers should focus on in the coming year: a…

Features December 23

The Changing Face of Retailer-Customer Engagement

By Patrick Simon Bouaziz, Chief Visionary Officer, ILoveVelvet In recent years, we’ve seen the Internet move from a communications medium in our side view to the forefront of everyday life,…

News December 23

JCPenney Extends E-Commerce Functionality With New Facebook Application

The next frontier of social shopping has arrived. While retailers have been capitalizing on the thriving communities within Facebook and Twitter for enhanced customer engagement, JCPenney announced this week that…

News December 16

Motorola Solutions Unveils Mobile Computers Designed To Improve Workforce Efficiency

Motorola Solutions recently introduced the MC55A0 series of Wi-Fi mobile computers, designed to improve workforce productivity and efficiency in the retail, hospitality, manufacturing and healthcare industries. Part of the company’s…

News December 15

8 Tips To Maximize Loss Prevention During the 2010 Holiday Season

By Derek Rodner, VP, Product Strategy, Agilence The holiday season is upon us again. As retailers stock their shelves and hire extra help, they need to consider the fraud and…

Features December 15
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