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Jason Del Rey Explores the ‘Bare-Knuckled Battle’ Between Amazon and Walmart
Jason Del Rey is a veteran business journalist who spent a decade at Recode reporting on Amazon, Walmart and how technology is transforming retail. He even brought his findings to…
Features September 5
VR for Retail Training: How to Leverage the Tech to Land Stronger Outcomes
As we fast approach Q4 2023, there is one topic at the forefront of every retailer’s mind: holiday shopping. And if Amazon Prime Day sales and back-to-school shopping trends are…
Executive Viewpoints September 5
Integrations are the Achilles Heel of Composable Commerce: Tips for Overcoming Challenges
The appeal of in-person retail shopping may have diminished in recent years, as ongoing industry trends underscore the unrivaled convenience of online shopping. Analysts project that U.S. online retail sales…
Executive Viewpoints September 4
Unlocking the Power of ‘Mind Building’ for Experience Design
Featuring: Ari Peralta, CEO, Arigami Welcome to the new frontier of retail marketing, where the power of “mind building” is reshaping the industry. Mind building takes the concept of worldbuilding…
Podcasts September 4
Is it Too Late for JCPenney to ‘Make it Count’? Inside the Retailer’s $1B Turnaround Plan
JCPenney is self-funding its latest turnaround plan, which includes a reinvestment in its core customer and a more focused value proposition. CEO Marc Rosen shared in a briefing that given…
Features September 1
Walgreens CEO Steps Down
Walgreens Boots Alliance CEO Rosalind Brewer has stepped down from her role, effective immediately. The company shared in a statement that Brewer and the Board of Directors “mutually agreed” on…
News September 1
Dollar General Revises 2023 Outlook Amid Financial Shortfalls
Although Placer.ai’s quarterly index for Q2 2023 found that store traffic for discount and dollar stores were up 4.7% year over year, Dollar General CEO Jeff Owen revealed that the…
News September 1
Challenges Faced by Emerging Brands in the Retail Industry
In strong economic times, smaller, newer brands — otherwise known as emerging or up-and-coming brands — have one thing in common: access to capital. This accessibility has historically allowed emerging…
Executive Viewpoints September 1
Scenes from a Supermarket
Our regular Editor’s Perspectives column offer insights and opinions from the Retail TouchPoints editorial team as they dig into the latest trends in retail, marketing and tech. As a proud…
Editor's Perspective September 1
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