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Do Snotty Associates = Sales?

Yes, you read that correctly. In the luxury space, rude sales staff apparently lead to more sales, according…

Executive Viewpoints June 4
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Cutting-Edge Brands Cash In On Customization

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor Personalization has been a major topic of discussion as of late. It’s easy…

Executive Viewpoints June 3
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Less Negotiate, More Collaborate: Improving The Grocer/Supplier Relationship

The grocery retail segment has changed dramatically in recent years, with capacity growing twice as fast as consumer…

Executive Viewpoints June 3
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How Mobile Is Changing The Retail World

By Matt Smith, Dell  E-Commerce web sites have been one of the most disruptive forces in the history…

Executive Viewpoints June 2
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Using Responsive Web Design To Deliver Exceptional User Experiences

In today’s hyper-connected world, Web and mobile application performance is playing an increasingly critical role in driving retail…

Executive Viewpoints June 2
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The Biggest Obstacle Retailers Face With Click-And-Collect

Giving shoppers the ability to purchase a product online and pick up in-store, known as “click-and-collect,” has quickly…

Executive Viewpoints June 2
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How To “Wow” Your Customers

By Jen Pete, Co-Founder, SlingShop and Partner, Zifty.com Retailers are often looking for touch points — new ways…

Executive Viewpoints May 30
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Topshop Sees Expansion Success With Qubit

By Alicia Fiorletta, Senior Editor  The funnest part about being a retail reporter in this day and age…

Executive Viewpoints May 29
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Are Flash Sales A Flash In The Pan?

Last week, news broke that Fab.com was letting go up to 90 employees based in NYC in its…

Executive Viewpoints May 28
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