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How Smaller Assortments, Lower Inventory Levels Can Maximize Post-COVID Success

Retailers, particularly those in the apparel, footwear and soft goods verticals, have an opportunity to turn the lemons…

Features November 3
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B8ta Buys RaaS Retailer Re:store to Expand Presence in Fashion and Lifestyle

B8ta has acquired Re:store, a startup that provides retail-as-a-service for online fashion brands with partners including Instagram brands…

News October 29
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IKEA Partners With Google Cloud to Enhance Omnichannel and Customer Service Capabilities

IKEA has partnered with Google Cloud to improve it technological capabilities, including the implementation of AI and machine…

News October 27
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AWS Q&A: How Retailers can Prepare Ecommerce Operations for COVID-Driven Uncertainty

This year’s surge in ecommerce has put strains on both supply chains and websites, and retailers now are…

Features October 26
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AI-Powered Pricing and Promotions are Redefining the 2020 Retail Holiday Season

The all-important holiday season always demands retailers’ full engagement and energy, but the 2020 holiday season presents unique…

Executive Viewpoints October 22
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How Innovative Partnerships, Business Agility and Verticalization Can Revive Brick-and-Mortar Retailing

Bankruptcies and store closures are, unfortunately, ongoing features of the retail ecosystem. However, COVID-19 has undoubtedly accelerated both.…

Features October 21
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RIC20 Recap: Speakers Provide Answers to Five Pressing Questions

Everyone in retail has Big Questions: What will this holiday season be like? Will the coronavirus surge in…

Features October 20
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Fender Breaks Ecommerce Records with ‘Play Through’ Online Music Lessons

Despite the turmoil COVID-19 has caused for the retail industry, brands across many categories have found innovative ways…

Features October 19
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Q&A: How ABC Fine Wine & Spirits Managed A 2,000% Spike in Ecommerce Demand

The closure of bars and restaurants at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic meant demand at alcoholic beverage…

Features October 15
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