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When Branding Becomes Inauthentic

All retailers know the importance of being “on brand.” There are certain terms, images and even colors that can…

Executive Viewpoints April 8
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Are Retailers Investing In Quality Employees?

Think about the last time you entered a retail store. Did you interact with a store associate? If…

Executive Viewpoints October 22
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Texas A&M Partners With Knights Apparel For Back-To-College Roadshow

Texas A&M University is partnering with collegiate apparel supplier Knights Apparel on the Costco Back-To-College Roadshow. During the…

News September 3
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Walgreens Noted As Drug Store Leader In Net Promoter Benchmarks Report

Walgreens, Wegmans and Costco are three winners, according to the 2014 Net Promoter Industry Benchmarks report from Satmetrix, a…

Executive Viewpoints April 3
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Could Minimum Wage Increase Save Employee Loyalty?

It’s no secret that employee turnover rate for retailers isn’t that great. A 2012 survey from Hay Group…

Executive Viewpoints February 20
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The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Generates Local Buzz With MomentFeed

To be successful at social media, it is no longer enough for merchants to simply blast the same…

News November 18
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The Rise Of Showrooming And What It Means For Retailers

Arie Shpanya, CEO, WisePricer Technology is changing the way consumers behave. They are more active on social media…

Executive Viewpoints November 4
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Costco Boosts Customer Engagement With Digital Advertising

Costco Wholesale Corporation is using embedded, transparent digital watermarks in consumer editorial and advertising content to deliver a…

News April 18
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Apple, Costco Named Among Top 100 Best Retailers To Work For

The Retail Life, an online retail community, recently announced its first annual list of 2012 100 Best Retailers…

News February 14
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