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CI&T Study: To Create Lean and Mean Demand Forecasts, Move to Real-Time Data Sharing
Toilet paper. Hand sanitizer. Cleaning products. What do these products all have in common? They were in high demand during the pandemic — and they were virtually impossible to find. …
Features July 14
7 Biggest Traps That Ecommerce Platforms Don’t Tell Retailers
The pandemic has taken the entire ecommerce sector to unprecedented heights, and this trend will only continue. The reality today is that businesses need to be online to maximize their…
Executive Viewpoints July 14
The Architecture of Social Retailing
It’s no surprise that the pandemic accelerated the decline of brick-and-mortar retail stores in favor of the convenience of online shopping. Amazon and other online retailers are essentially logistics companies…
Executive Viewpoints July 14
A Culture-First Approach to Digital Service & Experience
Innovative brands and retailers look at service as a revenue-driving part of the organization, and commit to creating an experience that’s contextual and seamless. During this Retail ThinkTank brainstorming session,…
Features July 13
5 Ways NFTs are Creating a New ‘Metaverse’ for Digital Engagement & Commerce
No “hot” tech trend is safe from scrutiny — and NFTs are no exception. Although NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, have garnered a lot of buzz in cryptocurrency circles, executives in…
Features July 13
Preparing for the Unknown: Effectively Using Data to Predict this Year’s Holiday Trends
Nothing about 2020 was normal — in fact, for many retailers, the phrase ‘hindsight is 2020’ is one they should reconsider using. However, in the midst of all the…
Executive Viewpoints July 13
Walmart-Owned Flipkart Raises $3.6B to Fund Next Stage of Growth in India
The Flipkart Group — India’s homegrown digital commerce conglomerate that is majority-owned by Walmart — has raised U.S. $3.6 billion in fresh funding and is now valued at $37.6 billion.…
News July 12
Nordstrom Takes Stake in Topshop Brands, Launches Joint Venture with ASOS
Nordstrom has acquired a minority interest in the Topshop, Topman, Miss Selfridge and HIIT brands in a new joint venture with ASOS designed to drive global growth of the brands. ASOS acquired the Topshop…
News July 12
Taking the Party to Third-Party Venues: A Look at Party City’s Move into Marketplaces
With more than 800 stores and another 250 to 300 pop-up locations during its Halloween high season, as well as a strong DTC site, Party City has a pretty solid…
Features July 12
