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Can Macy’s Afford To Drop The Ivanka Trump Brand?

After a Washington Post article reported that Ivanka Trump fashion brand products are manufactured primarily by women working…

Executive Viewpoints August 2

Loyalty As A Behavior, Not A Tactic

Successful loyalty programs are rooted in mutual understanding and fair value exchange — not just of goods and…

Executive Viewpoints August 1

Back From The Future

The retail landscape has seen more change in the past 20 years than in the hundred years before.…

Executive Viewpoints August 1

Amazon And Whole Foods: Amazon Joins The Ranks Of Unified Commerce Retailers

Retail stories don’t always make the national news, especially outside of the holiday season. Amazon’s purchase of Whole…

Executive Viewpoints August 1

How Data Silos Can Add Value To Retail Organizations

The now widely-accepted idea that having siloed customer data is a terrible mistake is, itself, a terrible mistake.…

Executive Viewpoints August 1
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The Importance Of Being Human – A Cautionary Take On AI In Marketing

By Paul Mandeville, QuickPivot In its recent forecast about cognitive technology, International Data Corporation (IDC) says spending will…

Executive Viewpoints July 31
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The Value Of Perception In The Online Experience

Jake Weatherly, CEO of SheerID Every day, more and more brands are coming to the realization that their…

Executive Viewpoints July 28
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Target Halts Cartwheel Perks Pilot: Are Points Programs Passé?

Target is canceling its Cartwheel Perks rewards program after only a year of testing in five markets. While…

Executive Viewpoints July 26

Is The Future Of Fashion Gender-Free?

By Klaudia Tirico, Features Editor  What do Zara, Target, H&M and Toys “R” Us have in common? All…

Executive Viewpoints July 25
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