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Selling More of Less is the New Normal

In 2004, entrepreneur Chris Anderson authored the revolutionary principle of the “long tail,” describing a retailing strategy based on selling a large variety of products at a lower sales volume,…

Executive Viewpoints July 19

Inside Smart Commerce: The Future of Brick-and-Mortar is ‘Store as Media’

When we ponder the future of retail, the store is always involved in discussions. In fact, experts and practitioners across the retail spectrum largely agree that the store is a crucial vehicle for customer retention,…

Features July 19
Rachel West on Retail Remix

How VCs Are Funding Retail Innovation

Featuring: Rachel West, RevTech Ventures Retail is a hot market for venture capital and investment firms. VCs, funds and other investors are funneling cash into hot tech startups and disruptive brands…

Podcasts July 19
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1822 Denim Quadruples Conversions with AI Fit Technology

In order to maximize revenue opportunities online, many apparel and footwear brands are attempting to close the “fit gap.” This refers to the uncertainty many consumers feel shopping for fashion items as they try to determine which size is…

Features July 16

Future of Services: Micro-Factory and Retail in One

The service industry is on the cusp of trying to redefine itself in the new age of retail. As consumer habits and expectations continue to change toward cleaner, safer, accurate…

Executive Viewpoints July 16

QR Codes: Your Key to Improving the Retail Customer Experience

If you’ve been out to eat some time during the past year, chances are you’ve scanned a QR code to browse the menu and place an order. Maybe while you’re…

Executive Viewpoints July 16
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Walmart Automates More Than Half of its Regional Distribution Centers, Enhancing Associate Efficiency

Walmart is bringing its robotics efforts to the next level by automating 25 of its 47 regional distribution centers through a partnership with Symbotic. The new capabilities will help the…

News July 15
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Eddie Bauer Aims to ‘Eliminate Barriers to the Outdoors’ with New Rental Program

Eddie Bauer is following the lead of other top retailers and getting into the rental business with the launch of a new program that will allow customers to rent its…

News July 15

Making Sense of the Evolved Digital Commerce Landscape

Is the shift to digital a one-way door or will ecommerce go back to pre-pandemic levels? Which categories will be able to capitalize on new or accelerated digital behaviors? During…

Features July 15
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