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Alexa editor Q&A SIRI voice benefits voice risks voice-activated shopping

Alexa, Will Voice Device Risks Outweigh Potential Benefits?

Voice activation technology is gaining popularity with retailers and consumers. While these technologies have strong growth potential, they…

Executive Viewpoints October 25
editor Q&A holiday hiring seasonal employment workforce management

How Can Retailers Get The Most Out Of Holiday Hiring?

Holiday hiring is always a rush for retailers, but the 2017 season is eliciting different reactions from the…

Executive Viewpoints October 18
dsw editor Q&A experiential retail retail services

Is Shoe Rental A Step Too Far For DSW?

When retailers offer complementary services along with products, it can be a great way to stand out in…

Executive Viewpoints October 11
editor Q&A employee recognition employees minimum wage Target wage raises

Will The Target Wage Hike Have An Industrywide Impact?

Target recently announced that it would raise its minimum wage to $11 per hour across the board —…

Executive Viewpoints October 4
Albertsons e-grocery editor Q&A grocery delivery meal kits plated

Will The Albertsons-Plated Deal Kickstart Meal Kit Growth?

Albertsons made a big splash in the $5 billion meal kit industry by acquiring Plated, bringing one of…

Executive Viewpoints September 27
bodega controversy convenience stores editor Q&A pantry boxes vending machines

Does The Controversial ‘Bodega’ Brand Pose A Threat To Convenience Stores?

Two ex-Google employees caused some controversy in launching a new concept, Bodega, which appears to take aim at…

Executive Viewpoints September 20
Alexa editor Q&A google home voice shopping voice-activated shopping

Siri, Will Voice Shopping Thrive As Device Adoption Increases?

With Amazon, Walmart and now The Home Depot dabbling in voice-activated shopping, it’s apparent that leading retailers are…

Executive Viewpoints September 13
Amazon editor Q&A price cuts pricing Whole Foods

Will The Amazon-Whole Foods Price Cuts Live Up To The Hype?

Amazon’s announcement that it would slash prices on select food products at Whole Foods was the first sign…

Executive Viewpoints August 30
bopis Convenience editor Q&A fulfillment JDA omnichannel survey

Omnichannel Convenience Vs. Unique Experience: How Can Retailers Find The Right Balance?

A recent consumer survey from JDA revealed that consumers don’t expect special or unique experiences when shopping in…

Executive Viewpoints August 16
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