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Vibes Integrates with Salesforce Marketing Cloud to Build Stronger SMS Campaigns

Mobile engagement platform Vibes has been integrated with Salesforce Marketing Cloud’s (SFMC) Journey Builder to provide retailers native access to its SMS campaign manager. Brands can use this tool to…

News October 21

Will Inventory Challenges be the ‘Grinch’ That Steals This Holiday?

Since the early days of the COVID-19 crisis, consumers have experienced product shortages at their local retailers. Panic buying of household items like toilet paper, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes and…

Executive Viewpoints October 21
Belk

Belk and Alibaba Take Different Paths Toward Expanding Inclusivity

Inclusivity is fast becoming an important imperative for retailers, but determining how best to achieve it can present big challenges. Two recent examples of retailers building inclusivity in their own…

News October 20

Report: Mytheresa Virtually Transports Shoppers to the Alps to Explore Moncler Collection

Moncler has teamed with Mytheresa for a 360-degree virtual pop-up shopping experience to introduce the Italian clothing brand’s collections for the new season, according to WWD. At the Moncler X…

News October 20

Mitigate Supply Chain Challenges with Data and Proactive Customer Communication

The retail ideal can be described succinctly as “Three P’s and a T”: The right product, in the right place, at the right time and at the right price. So…

Features October 20

The Labor Shortage: Is Your Brand Simply Surviving or Thinking About its Long-Term Impact?

First, it was the shutdowns. Then came the slow, staggered process of reopening. Now, most retail stores and restaurants are open again — but are they thinking about the long-term…

Executive Viewpoints October 20

Making the Most of Store Visits Post-Pandemic

It would be easy to assume the retail industry coming out of 2020 was in dire straits. But in truth, the news wasn’t all bad. It’s true that many businesses…

Executive Viewpoints October 20
BIG-LOTS

Big Lots Targets Potential Workers with Instant Pay and Employee Discounts

Big Lots is utilizing an on-demand pay service in hopes of both enticing new hires and retaining current employees. The 1,421-store retailer said it expects to onboard 15,000 employees during…

News October 19

WSJ: Saks Fifth Avenue Pursuing IPO for its Digital Operations

Saks Fifth Avenue is reportedly aiming to go public in the first half of 2022 with a targeted valuation of approximately $6 billion, people familiar with the matter told The…

News October 19
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