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Data Is The Bedrock, But It Needs A Purpose: Thoughts From Salesforce Connections

Two weeks ago when I attended Salesforce Connections in Chicago, one major theme captured my attention: it is vital to track,…

Editor's Perspective June 25
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#RIC18 Store Tours: From Luggage, Books And Running Gear To Kitchenware And Candy

Every year, Retail TouchPoints kicks off its annual Retail Innovation Conference by hosting a Store Tours event that gives attendees a first-hand look behind…

Editor's Perspective May 9
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Magento, NetSuite Conferences Illustrate What B2C Can Teach B2B

While the Retail TouchPoints team is gearing up for next week’s 2018 Retail Innovation Conference in New York City, I had the…

Editor's Perspective April 26
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Answering The Question: Why Change Now?

At the recent Oracle Industry Connect event, I had the opportunity to learn about the digital transformation of Casey’s General Stores —…

Editor's Perspective April 12
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Why Your Chatbot Must Speak With Your Brand’s ‘Voice’

When your advertising slogan is “Just the right amount of wrong,” and your commercials feature a combination of kinky S&M…

Editor's Perspective April 4
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Is There A ‘Silver Bullet’ To Stop Offensive Products?

Whenever an offensive (or sometimes just plain tasteless) product or ad campaign makes it out into the market,…

Editor's Perspective March 28
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Discover How Managed Services Can Streamline In-Store Technology Deployment

While it may not be as glamorous as launching a new mobile app or introducing virtual reality, having…

Editor's Perspective February 28
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Cashierless Retail: Great In Theory, But Still Shaky In Practice

The Amazon Go convenience store opening in January 2018 shed light on the next new shiny concept in retail — cashierless,…

Editor's Perspective February 23
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The Sad Demise Of Unlimited Returns At L.L.Bean

I’ve always been impressed by the unlimited returns policy at L.L.Bean. I think it’s the faith in humanity that the…

Editor's Perspective February 16
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