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How Edge Computing Enables the Retail Store of the Future

The past few years have been a rollercoaster ride for the retail industry. The pandemic and related supply chain disruptions led to shuttered storefronts and rampant bankruptcies. Then, last year,…

Executive Viewpoints July 12

5 Ways AIOps is Solving Modern Retail Networking Challenges

With so much attention on artificial intelligence (AI) today, you’ve likely heard how Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) is going to revolutionize almost everything. And now there’s a something…

Executive Viewpoints July 12
Purple and Felbro Displays collaborated on a new in-store experience that brought technology to the forefront.

How Purple Transformed the In-Store Experience, From Render to Reality

Brands and retailers frequently partner with design strategy firms and tech integrators to bring new store concepts to life. But what does meaningful collaboration look like, especially as budgets and…

Features July 12

Zara Parent Inditex Aims to Cut Value Chain Emissions 50% by 2030

Inditex, parent company of brands including Zara and Massimo Dutti, will use supply chain transformation, support for biodiversity and circularity initiatives such as Zara Pre-Owned to cut emissions along its…

News July 11
The global commerce opportunity is clear, but should every brand make moves? Answer these five strategic questions before you act.

Ready to Go Global? Ask These 5 Questions First

In 2024, retail sales worldwide are expected to reach $30.6 trillion, a 4.3% increase over 2023 and the first time global retail sales are expected to surpass the $30 trillion…

Features July 11

Reports: Apple Opens WeChat Store in China

Apple has launched an online storefront on WeChat in China, according to multiple media reports. The Tencent-owned media platform has 1.2 billion users in the country, which means the move…

News July 11
Ebay is opening its trading card vault to external submissions.

Ebay Continues Wooing Collectors by Opening its Vault to External Submissions

Ebay is opening up its trading card vault to accept high-end cards that were not directly purchased on its marketplace. Previously, only cards that had been bought on Ebay were…

News July 11

WiFi Networking Lessons Retail CIOs can Learn from the NFL

Similar to the games NFL players compete in each week of the season, retail is hypercompetitive and ever-changing. Football fans expect an exciting competition and amazing experiences if they visit…

Executive Viewpoints July 11
A selection of sellers offering Buy with Prime-based Prime Day promotions, including The Woobles.

How ‘Buy with Prime’ is Helping Small Businesses Capitalize on the Prime Day Hoopla

Today begins what has become one of the biggest shopping events of the year — Amazon’s annual Prime Day member sales event. And while Amazon itself will make a pretty…

Features July 11
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