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Tech, Talent, and Partner Innovation is the Secret Sauce for Retailers to Stay Competitive
Put mildly, it has been a challenging few years for retailers. A historic pandemic with a double-whammy of supply chain and staffing issues as well as persistently high levels of…
Executive Viewpoints January 19
Samsonite Rolls Out Mobile-Driven Point-of-Service Across Europe
Samsonite has implemented a new mobile-driven experience across its European stores, powered by Oracle Retail Xstore Point of Service and implemented by Oracle Retail Consulting. The technology adds to Samsonite’s…
News January 18
Target Names New COO, Divvies Up Merchandising Responsibilities
Target has tapped Michael Fiddelke, who has served as the retailer’s CFO since November 2019, to add the COO role to his responsibilities. He will wear both hats until Target…
News January 18
Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators
The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state Attorneys General and labor unions practically from the moment it was first…
News January 18
The Reality of AI in Retail: Executives Break Down Opportunities, Challenges at NRF
The rumor that every NRF speaker was contractually obligated to mention artificial intelligence (AI) at least once per presentation is definitely untrue, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that was…
Features January 18
Last Call for Drizly: Uber to Shut Down Alcohol Delivery App, Focus on Uber Eats
It’s closing time for alcohol delivery app Drizly: Uber, which acquired the company three years ago for $1.1 billion, has announced that it will shutter the service in March 2024,…
News January 18
Digital Brands Groups Moves into Physical Retail with Plans for 50 Stores
Digital Brands Group (DBG) — the parent company of a collection of digital-first lifestyle brands including Bailey 44, Harper & Jones and Sundry — will open its first physical store…
News January 18
The Power of Play: Using Gamification to Elevate Retail Apps
Mobile apps have become a critical customer engagement channel for retailers as they try to create and capture more value for, and from, their customers. It’s no surprise that industry…
Executive Viewpoints January 18
How Drew Barrymore Embraces the Intersection of Accessibility, Affordability and Innovation
Actress, producer and TV personality Drew Barrymore can certainly afford premium kitchen and home items — and she often looks to them for her personal inspiration — but she shies…
Features January 17
