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Smaller Gatherings, Less Trick-or-Treating, Shape Shoppers’ Halloween Search Activity

Social distancing will weigh heavily on this year’s Halloween festivities: only 52% of parents are planning on going trick-or-treating with their children, down from 78% in 2019, according to data…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

Why Laying Off Your Retail Associates Is Short-Sighted

The last six months have brought about unprecedented change for the retail industry. While ecommerce is surging, many stores are facing layoffs and closures. Just recently, retail darlings Glossier and…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

From Clicks to Bricks: Expanding Brand Loyalty Through Physical Stores

The “Clicks to Bricks” (C2B) movement is disrupting retail, and it’s here to stay. Several years ago, a handful of direct-to-consumer (DTC) brands expanded into the physical retail space. Now,…

Executive Viewpoints October 23

Delivery Solution Providers Partner to Offer Wider Range of Options

Postmates and PICKUP have partnered to scale the delivery platform’s capabilities to include a wider range of items, from gifts to furniture. PICKUP Enterprise manages the end-to-end customer experience for…

News October 22

Bealls Buys a Stage Stores DC and IP for $7 Million

Bealls Inc. has purchased the fee interest for a 435,000-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville, Texas, along with the intellectual property of Stage Stores, in a $7 million deal. Stage Stores’…

News October 22

Target Expands Contactless Checkout and Pickup Options to Enhance Safety During the Holidays

Target is rolling out multiple initiatives aimed at improving in-store safety during the holiday season, including contactless self-checkout, skip-the-line technology and doubling the number of contactless pickup parking spots. The…

News October 22

AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique challenges. As the pandemic moves into new phases, responses lurch wildly between…

Executive Viewpoints October 22

Treasure Data Launches Treasure Insights Analytics Suite, 15 Additional Integrations

Treasure Data has added new product capabilities for its customer data platform as well as 15 new integrations, bringing the total number of connectors in its network to more than…

News October 22

Clyde Can Help Small Retailers Offer Product Protection Programs

Extended warranty provider Clyde offers a platform that can help retailers launch, manage and drive revenue and loyalty through a product protection program. The platform includes ecommerce apps, APIs, a…

News October 22
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