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Putting Agility into Action to Drive Store Experience Innovation
Retailers are looking for ways to respond more quickly and effectively to consumers’ in-store behaviors and preferences. But often, disparate systems require manual updates and, in turn, take more time…
Features July 19
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
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
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
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
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
