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A Lesson On Why Individual Incentive Programs Don’t Work

By Steven L. Blue, Miller Ingenuity This past holiday season, I was shopping at a large retailer for…

Executive Viewpoints February 21
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The Physical Web – Digital Touch Points For Brick-And-Mortar

By Richard Graves, BKON Connect, Inc. The good news is that 92% of purchases are still made at…

Executive Viewpoints February 17
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Yay Or Nay: Should Brands Publicly Display Political Beliefs?

Nordstrom’s abandonment of the Ivanka Trump brand earlier this month turned many heads, with brands such as Neiman…

Executive Viewpoints February 15
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Global Commerce, Mobile Initiatives Top E-Tail Challenges In 2017

In an exclusive pre-event Q&A with Retail TouchPoints, eTail Division Director Lori Hawthorne shares her insights on the…

Executive Viewpoints February 15
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Can Lagging Luxury Brands Stage A Comeback In 2017?

By Glenn Taylor, Senior Editor Department stores’ woes have captured the headlines, but unfortunately they’re not the only…

Executive Viewpoints February 14
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Behind-The-Scenes Look: How To Start Preparing For Successful Holidays

As the trees come down and the decorations are boxed away, smart retail brands are already working away…

Executive Viewpoints February 14
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Messaging Mavens: The Utility Of Chatbots Across Demographics

We’ve come a long way since the days of AIM and SmarterChild. The world of chatbots is emerging…

Executive Viewpoints February 14
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Avoiding Regulatory Wrist Slaps: Retailers Face Stiffer Recall Penalties

Even though the brunt of product recalls falls on manufacturers, retailers have an obvious stake in quickly and…

Executive Viewpoints February 14
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Holiday Off-Price Sales Forecast 2017 Retail Trend

By Jasmine Glasheen, Off Price Retailing Magazine Retailers made their numbers during the final hour of the 2016…

Executive Viewpoints February 13
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