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The Key to Keeping Customers Engaged and Combating the Paradox of Choice — Personalization

Shopping online can feel completely overwhelming for consumers when options feel infinite. The paradox of choice can even deter sales, which is why e-tailers need to be strategic when expanding…

Executive Viewpoints September 14

Want to Cut the Cost of Fast Fulfillment? It All Starts with Inventory Placement

Until someone invents a Star Trek-style replicator (“Tea. Earl Grey. Hot.”) that delivers pretty much any item to a consumer with science fiction-style immediacy, retailers remain bound by 21st-century delivery…

Features September 14
Andrew Low Ah Kee, new CEO of Fanatics Commerce.

Fanatics Names Opendoor, GoDaddy Veteran as New Commerce CEO

Fanatics has appointed Andrew Low Ah Kee as CEO of Fanatics Commerce, the company’s largest business unit, effective immediately. Low Ah Kee is replacing former Fanatics Commerce CEO Doug Mack,…

News September 13
The IAB has released an initial draft of its retail media measurement standards.

As Advertisers Shift Budgets into Retail Media, IAB Releases Measurement Standards

The Interactive Advertising Bureau (IAB) has released a preliminary framework to standardize retail media measurement. The framework was developed in collaboration with the Media Rating Council (MRC) as well as…

News September 13
Williams-Sonoma store

Williams-Sonoma Deploys New Tech to Gain Single View of Customer Across Multiple Brands

Williams-Sonoma will deploy a suite of solutions from Salesforce to get a 360-degree view of its customers across its many brands, which include Pottery Barn, West Elm, Williams Sonoma Home,…

News September 13
Kendra Scott home page

Target Partners with Philanthropic Jewelry Brand Kendra Scott

Target has entered a long-term partnership with Kendra Scott to launch an exclusive collection and dedicated shopping experience. Debuting on Oct. 22, 2023, the collection will feature more than 200…

News September 13

How Speeding up Chargeback Resolutions can Boost Retailers’ Profits

Commerce is expanding rapidly, especially within the retail sector. Recent data shows that overall U.S. retail sales have increased 8.8% year-on-year, with ecommerce specifically up 8.4%. However, challenges are inevitable,…

Executive Viewpoints September 13
The Good American fitting room is equipped with RFID-powered technology that gives the customer more control over the try-on experience.

Good American Makes Good on its Brand Promise with Smart Fitting Room Tech

Shopping can be an emotional experience, and retailers hope that the emotions consumers feel are positive ones, like excitement at finding a bargain or satisfaction at filling a need. But…

Features September 12
Bloomingdale's NYC flagship exterior

Macy’s Names International Department Store Veteran as New Bloomingdale’s CEO

Macy’s Inc. has named Olivier Bron as the new CEO of its luxury brand Bloomingdale’s. Bron, who is scheduled to start in early November, will replace the previous Bloomingdale’s CEO…

News September 12
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