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An Old Sticking Point for More Sustainable Supply Chains

Across the globe in 2024, 31.5% of overall plastic waste is expected to be mismanaged after disposal. This…

Executive Viewpoints January 22
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Why Emotion is the Most Important Customer Experience Metric

Experiences are, at their core, emotional for customers. Whether it’s the frustration of being stuck in a middle…

Executive Viewpoints January 21
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Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed…

News January 17
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Five Trends Poised to Shape the Future of Digital Experiences in 2025

As digital experiences have evolved over the past few years, personalization and emotional connection have become central to…

Executive Viewpoints January 16
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Resilience is Key as Payments Acceptance becomes Mission-Critical

Consumers now prefer digital payment options, with cash usage declining in all major economies. Cards have become by…

Executive Viewpoints January 15
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Best Buy has undergone a 5-year complete overhaul of its business.

Inside Best Buy’s 5-Year Effort to Evolve with Today’s Consumer

One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change”…

Features January 14
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Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers

With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers.…

Executive Viewpoints January 13
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Why David’s Bridal’s New Media Network is Key to its Post-Bankruptcy Future

Most retail segments have several pillar retailers that rule the vertical. Think about apparel, furniture, grocery and even…

Features January 10
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How AI is Driving Identity-Based Marketing Strategies to Boost Customer Lifetime Value

The ecommerce industry is undoubtedly booming in the United States despite predictions that economic uncertainty would hinder consumer…

Executive Viewpoints January 9
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