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RTP Editors’ Top Takeaways From CES 2017

The CES (formerly known as the Consumer Electronics Show) is renowned for showcasing the latest and (potentially) greatest…

Executive Viewpoints January 11
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From Amazon To Yoobi: 2016 Holiday Highlights

In a shopping season that saw record-setting Cyber Monday sales and yet another surge in mobile commerce, there…

Executive Viewpoints January 4
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Retail 2016: From Amazon To Pokémon, The Surprises Kept Coming

2016 has been a memorable year for retail (as well as the nation and the world).  As we…

Executive Viewpoints December 28
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What Hot Trends Can We Expect From #NRF17?

Even as the holiday shopping madness finally begins to cool down, the annual NRF Big Show will revive…

Executive Viewpoints December 21
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‘Make ‘Em Laugh’ Can Be A Marketing No-No

Advertising is all about standing out, and what better way for retailers to stand out than to convey…

Executive Viewpoints December 7
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Are Black Friday And Cyber Monday Shifting Roles In Today’s Digitally Dominated Environment?

A wild Thanksgiving weekend that saw a sharpened focus on e-Commerce shopping concluded with $3.45 billion in online…

Executive Viewpoints November 30
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Should Walmart Discourage Use Of Workplace Rights App?

Walmart is discouraging its employees from downloading a mobile app developed by labor advocacy organization OUR Walmart that…

Executive Viewpoints November 23
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Are ‘Town Squares’ A Natural Evolution For Brick-And-Mortar Stores?

With Apple’s decision to drop the word “store” from its branding efforts and redesign 95 of its stores…

Executive Viewpoints November 16
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Should The Holiday Cup ‘Controversy’ Concern Starbucks?

In celebration of the upcoming holiday season, Starbucks unveiled a new green cup design featuring a mosaic of…

Executive Viewpoints November 9
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