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As Burberry And Tom Ford Dip Into Fast Fashion, Will More Luxury Retailers Do The Same?

While luxury fashion retailers have traditionally built their business models on hyping long-awaited clothing lines and accessories, Burberry…

Features June 7
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Communities Influence The Next Wave Of Customer Engagement Strategies

As more retailers adopt content marketing strategies to differentiate themselves from the pack, they must not lose sight…

Features April 12
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Tanger Expansion Reflects Staying Power And New Appeal Of Outlet Stores

Although many retailers are shuttering stores as more consumers head online to shop, the outlet store remains a…

Features April 1
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Ace Hardware And Walmart: Different Models For Cause-Based Marketing

Good causes create good customer relationships. As many as 90% of consumers said they are more likely to…

Features March 31
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What Retailers Can Learn From Netflix In 5 Easy Lessons

Since its inception in 1997, Netflix has implemented a number of disruptive business practices and innovative approaches to…

Features March 29
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Dick’s Plans Expansions Even As Rivals Quit The Field

In the wake of Sports Authority’s Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing, chief rival Dick’s Sporting Goods is further setting itself…

News March 10
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Target Revamps Stores To Attract Millennial Shoppers

With so much focus on e-Commerce today, brick-and-mortar strategies can fall through the cracks. But only 15% of…

Features March 4
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UX Research Is No Longer Just The UX Team’s Job

With 60% of enterprises saying they will test their user experiences more frequently in 2016, it appears more…

Features March 3
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Do Retailers Appreciate Employees The Same Way They Appreciate Customers?

Did you know that Employee Appreciation Day is March 4? If not, that may be your first stumbling…

Features March 1
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