Retail Reinvention

Trax Puts Big Data On The Shelf
Trax Puts Big Data On The Shelf
November 12, 2015  |  In Depth

What do consumers see when they’re standing in front of a shelf or a product display? Retailers would hope that shoppers’ gazes are drawn to...

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Low Sales Push Macy’s Big Bet On Backstage
Low Sales Push Macy’s Big Bet On Backstage
November 12, 2015  |  Merchant Innovation

Recently, it hasn’t been easy being Macy’s. Once growing consistently, the firm now faces sharp declines and worried investors who are wondering just how low...

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BlackBerry’s Back, Again. But This Time It Looks Like Everyone Actually Likes It
BlackBerry’s Back, Again. But This Time It Looks Like Everyone Actually Likes It
November 10, 2015  |  Controversial

BlackBerry was once mobile’s resident unstoppable giant. At its absolute peak, it held an estimated 70 percent of the mobile phone market, it was one...

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Do Loyalty Programs Need Discounts At All?
Do Loyalty Programs Need Discounts At All?
November 06, 2015  |  Hmmm

On the surface, there seems to be no reason why shoppers wouldn’t want to sign up for rewards programs. Many consumers love the rush of...

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A Little More ‘Tar-zhay’ For Target
A Little More ‘Tar-zhay’ For Target
November 04, 2015  |  Cool

While there will doubtlessly be many contenders for retail buzzwords of the year, “experiential retail” will likely be in the running. Analysts, industry executives, journalists...

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Inventory: The Invisible Anchor On The US Economy
Inventory: The Invisible Anchor On The US Economy
November 03, 2015  |  Controversial

When it comes to the U.S. economy, fall 2015 by the numbers has been less than totally inspiring. Gross Domestic Product, the sum of all...

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