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Retailers
Black Friday blues? Maybe VR shopping is the answer
by
Jed Kim
Nov 25, 2016
Heading to your Black Friday shopping destination? You’re probably prepared for a crowded, frantic and stressful time. Wouldn’t skipping the mall be nice? Chinese retail giant Alibaba recently used virtual reality to allow Chinese shoppers to buy items within stores across the world, including Macy’s and Target. But how soon will we see it here? […]
Retailers looking to save on labor costs turn to automation
Nov 25, 2016
As you hit the shops for the holidays, don’t be surprised if you see more automated systems there to help you find stuff, set up home delivery, check out at the register. Big retailers like Wal-Mart, Lowe’s and Whole Foods, and fast-food chains like McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Panera Bread are all rolling out more touchscreen […]
Ever wonder how coupons work?
by
Annie Baxter
Mar 28, 2016
2.4 billion paper coupons were redeemed last year alone.
Chief... what? The key exec role at many retailers
by
Nova Safo
Sep 23, 2015
A chief merchant helps mold a retailer's brand, with 'some risk-taking involved.'
Dress like Olivia Pope with help from 'The Limited'
by
Amy Scott
Sep 15, 2014
Why are retailers increasingly creating show branded clothing? Is it successful?
It's Amazon vs. Disney in a new pricing dispute
Aug 11, 2014
The question: Is it price pressuring, or exercising the market muscle?
Battle lines are drawn in consumer electronics price war
Nov 20, 2013
Best Buy says it’s preparing deep discounts – even if they put profit margins at risk – to win the holiday season.