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Marketing that Matches the Pace of Commerce

Seasonal shopping has lost its rhythm. What used to be distinct calendar moments have collapsed into one long…

Executive Viewpoints October 30
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The Tech Retailers are Eyeing: AI, Yes, but also RFID and Mobile POS

As one of the industry’s largest providers of retail technology, Aptos is intimately attuned to retailers’ challenges and…

Features August 26
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Verizon is hosting family tech workshops for back-to-school.

Verizon Hosts Back-to-School Tech Workshops at 10,000 Stores

As the back-to-school season ramps up, Verizon is turning more than 10,000 stores into interactive tech workshops for…

News August 7
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Exclusive: Hanna Andersson Looks Beyond the Checklist to Capture the Magic of BTS

For most parents, back-to-school shopping begins with a looong list: school supplies, backpacks, lunchboxes, clothes, shoes. But this…

News July 30
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Kroger Debuts Tool to Access Teacher-Specific Back-to-School Shopping Lists

Kroger has introduced the Kroger Back to School List, an online tool that provides parents with access to…

News July 28
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Target Brings Back BTS Personalization Stations at 500 Stores

Target is looking to continue the back-to-school sales momentum with ongoing sales on school essentials and the return…

News July 23
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Prime Day Again Breaks Sales Records — and Offers Insight into Current Consumer Mindset

Despite getting off to a slow start (by some accounts), Amazon’s 11th annual Prime Day event — which…

News July 14
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PwC Back-to-School Survey: To Stretch Their Budgets, 37% of Parents will Only Buy Items on Sale

A back-to-school (BTS) spending survey conducted in May by PwC has some good news for retailers: shoppers are…

Features June 27
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Pacsun Taps Pinterest to Drive Home Fall Campaign: ‘Better in Baggy’

This fall, things are going to get baggy, at least according to Pacsun and its consumer community, The…

News July 19
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