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How Retailers Can Establish an IoT-Based Smart Building Strategy
The increasing dominance of ecommerce and the growing prevalence of disruptive technologies have sped up the digital transformation of brick-and-mortar retail. As the retail industry shifts, so do customer expectations.…
Executive Viewpoints January 31
Taking Try-On Experiences Beyond the Fitting Room
Featuring: Ronen Luzon, MySize The surge in ecommerce sales may look good for retailers. But below the surface, brands now have to grapple with rising return rates that lead to…
Podcasts January 31
NRF: For Every $1B in Sales, Retailers Incur $166M in Returns
Approximately 16.6% of all U.S. retail sales in 2021, or $761 billion in merchandise, will be returned this year, according to a report from the National Retail Federation and Appriss…
News January 28
Sam’s Club Adds Inventory Management Functions to In-Store Cleaning Robots
Sam’s Club will add Inventory Scan capabilities to its existing fleet of nearly 600 robotic scrubbers chainwide, in partnership with Brain Corp and Tennant Company. The robots will be able…
News January 28
Farfetch to Acquire Luxury Beauty Retailer Violet Grey
Seeking to build up its industry expertise and product assortment ahead of a category expansion into beauty slated for later this year, Farfetch will buy luxury beauty retailer Violet Grey…
News January 28
Home Depot Appoints Company Veteran as CEO
The Home Depot has named 22-year company veteran Edward “Ted” Decker as CEO and President, effective March 1, 2022. Decker also has been elected to the company’s board of directors.…
News January 28
Finish Line Invests in Improved Omnichannel Merchandising
Athleticwear retailer Finish Line is working to optimize its merchandising strategies across its operations with the help of Aptos. The new technology investment will allow Finish Line to manage inventory…
News January 28
Study: Why Marketplaces Attract Valuable ‘Power Shoppers’
Today’s online shoppers have become accustomed to a wide selection of in-stock products at competitive prices that can be delivered in a matter of days. It’s a high bar. Given…
Features January 28
3 Ways Retailers Can Remove the Intimidation Factor Around Digital Touch Points
Digital transformation in grocery has always lagged behind other retail sectors. According to McKinsey Research, ecommerce adoption in grocery was approximately 4% before the pandemic, while industries like beauty, apparel…
Executive Viewpoints January 28
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