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January Retail

Stimulus Checks Spur 5.3% Jump in January Retail Sales

Retail sales rose higher than expected in January, reaching a total of $568 billion, a 5.3% increase from…

News February 17
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How Retail Businesses Can Use Customer Data to Enhance Targeted Marketing

As soon as COVID-19 and the ensuing stay-at-home orders first hit the U.S. in March 2020, consumer buying…

Executive Viewpoints February 17
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Maisonette Raises $30M in Series B Funding, Appoints Alibaba Exec to Board

Children’s goods marketplace Maisonette has raised $30 million in Series B funding and added Pierre Poignant, Co-founder of Lazada and Special…

News February 16
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Why Off-Retailer-Platform Commerce-Enablement is Essential for CPG Brands

Today, most CPG brands or grocery retailers would consider the retailer’s own website the single most important digital…

Executive Viewpoints February 16
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Walking the Line: How a Post-Pandemic Retail Hybrid Might Make the Best of Both Worlds

Even the best business plans expect some bumps along the road: financial insecurity among consumers, supply chain complications,…

Executive Viewpoints February 15
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VTEX Builds Out Commerce Solutions Platform with Workarea Acquisition

Commerce technology platform VTEX, which offers retailers marketplace and order management solutions, has acquired cloud commerce platform provider…

News February 12
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Lack of Research Tools Holds Back the Success of 3D Online Shopping

Shockingly, 77.24% of shoppers abandon their carts before completing a purchase, and according to a 2019 study by…

Executive Viewpoints February 12
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How RFID Powers Retail: Past, Present and Future

It has not always been announced with great fanfare, but the retail industry is increasingly turning to radio…

Executive Viewpoints February 12
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Backcountry Dives Deeper into Consumer Insights via Experience Management Platform

As ecommerce sales continue to surge for recreation products, outdoor gear and clothing retailer Backcountry is elevating its…

News February 11
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