Marketing News & Media
Digital signage market to grow to $26.3B, despite pandemic
June 11, 2020
Despite the current pandemic, the digital signage market is expected to reach $26.3 billion by 2027, according to a report by ResearchAndMarkets. The market…
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Retailers taking a pack-and-hold inventory strategy in wake of COVID-19
June 10, 2020
After months of being shuttered due to the coronavirus many retailers, including Gap, are taking a pack-and-hold merchandising approach rather than blow-out…
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Fashion group reports big loss due to coronavirus pandemic
June 10, 2020
Inditex, the biggest fashion group in the world, is reporting a $465 million net loss for February through April and the COVID-19 pandemic is the big reason…
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The 7 Rs of resiliency programs
by Doug Reifschneider — Vice President of Marketing, Pita Pit USA
Doug Reifschneider, a CMO with Chief Outsiders, shares a 7 Rs of Resiliency Programs, which is a checklist that can help frame and direct retailer efforts in…
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COVID-19 impact on imports easing up, claims NRF report
June 9, 2020
While the COVID-19 impact to import is lessening, projected figures regarding imports are still below last year levels, according to a National Retail…
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Mall operator suing retailers for late rent
June 8, 2020
Simon Property, the biggest mall operator in the U.S., is suing Old Navy, Banana Republic and The Gap for back rent and other charges related to store leases…
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Aramark opens ‘pop-up’ grocery stores
June 5, 2020
Aramark is opening on-site "pop-up" grocery stores at health care facilities across the country to serve as a one-stop shop for doctors, nurses and hospital…
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Retailers set hours for those at risk in pandemic
June 4, 2020
Seniors and those vulnerable to the coronavirus are getting their own shopping time at several retailers including Kohl's, J.C. Penney and T.J. Maxx.
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Timberland taps Klarna for flexible pay option
June 4, 2020
Outdoor lifestyle brand Timberland is partnering with Klarna, a payments and shopping provider, to offer its U.S. e-commerce customers a buy now, pay later…
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Banana Republic donates $20M in new clothes for those in need
June 3, 2020
Banana Republic, in partnership with a non-profit, is donating over $20 million dollars in new clothes to Americans in need, including those unemployed due to…
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Robling offers free analytics tool for retailers
June 2, 2020
Robling is offering retailers a free analytics application that can help provide key insights as they plan and deploy store re-opening strategies.
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Costco putting samplers back to work
June 1, 2020
Missing those yummy snack bites while shopping at Costco?
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Citizen protests force Amazon to close hubs, Target to shutter stores
June 1, 2020
Protest demonstrations regarding the recent death of George Floyd, who died while being arrested by police in Minnesota, prompted Amazon to close hubs in…
read nowDigital Advertising Trends: Taking your Brand’s Message to the Streets
A new, innovative and patented digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) media promises to reshape the way brands deliver marketing messages within the urban landscape.
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Steritech debuts audit service to help retailers adhere to pandemic protocols
May 29, 2020
Steritech, which offers safety consulting and solutions, is offering retailers a new service aimed at helping them comply with COVID-19 safety measures.
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Under Armour store reopenings hit nearly 50%
May 29, 2020
Under Armour will have nearly half of its North America stores open as of today as it continues its phased approach to getting back to business in the wake of…
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Pivoting to meet immediate demands while planning for the future
Restaurants, retailers and pretty much every business enterprise are facing a slew of challenges in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear how Adobe industry…
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Solving the intent data problem with journey management
by Mark Smith — President, Kitewheel
Mark Smith, president at Kitewheel, says retailers are swimming in customer data for creating fairly detailed customer profiles. And, with the right analytics…
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Navigating COVID-19: Retail coming back strong, new challenges ahead
In this week's HP-sponsored podcast on how COVID-19 is impacting retail, Retail Customer Experience contributing podcast host Bradley Cooper shares insight…
Presented by HP Inc.
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