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IKEA Will Cut 7,500 Redundant Positions But Forecasts 4,000 Net New Jobs

IKEA Group plans to eliminate 7,500 jobs globally that the company says will become redundant over the next…

News November 21
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Exclusive CEO Q&A: Get Ready For VR Saturation In Retail By 2028

With the ability to “take the best of the store experience and customize it for the individual…VR will…

Features October 17
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Walmart Expands Handy Installation Services To Online Shoppers

Walmart shoppers buying electronics and appliances online will soon be able to add on assembly and installation services…

News August 30
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IKEA Expands TaskRabbit Furniture Assembly Services

IKEA is sparing customers the trauma of assembling its furniture by providing “Taskers” through the labor marketplace TaskRabbit,…

News March 13
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The Value Of Virtual Reality In Retail: Will New Use Cases Counter Skepticism?

Photo courtesy of Groove Jones.  Is virtual reality ready for prime time in retail? The truth is, some…

News October 24
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Retailers Struggle To Drive Profitable Post-Purchase Experiences: Research

A new study from the CMO Council reveals that while most brands identify enhancing the product ownership experience…

News October 11
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AR And VR: Shopping Enhancements Or Shiny Distractions?

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are already making inroads in retail. Lowe’s, Wayfair and Design With…

Features August 30
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NRF 2017 Preview: A Big-Picture View Of The Big Show

New York City’s Javits Center will bulge with 33,000 attendees and more than 500 exhibitors from Jan. 15-17,…

Features January 12
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IKEA, Best Buy And Amazon Make ’25 Worst Companies To Call’ List

Being stuck on hold is a drag at any time of the year, but it’s particularly irksome during…

News December 6
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