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The long-term impact COVID-19 will have on attitudes toward e-commerce
Richard Piper, business development director at Webloyalty, shares how retailers, in the wake of COVID-19, has a big task ahead: thinking about the long-term…
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Social distancing births marketing opp for retailers, restaurants
May 27, 2020
Mandated social distancing requirements during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has ignited an innovative marketing strategy for restaurants and clothing…
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SMBs optimistic on recouping losses due to COVID-19
May 27, 2020
More than half of small retailers, 68%, believe they will be able to recoup the financial loss brought on by COVID-19 and related mandatory shutdowns over the…
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TJ Maxx, Marshalls, Home Goods prepping to re-open last phase of stores by month's end
May 26, 2020
TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Home Goods stores are on track to re-open remaining company-owned locations by the end of June and expects to encounter big consumer…
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DOOH keeps small business alive during COVID-19
by Bradley Cooper — Editor, ATM Marketplace & Food Truck Operator
Many small businesses are hurting due to COVID-19 restrictions. Some DOOH vendors, however, are helping them stay alive by offering free DOOH advertising to…
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Changing habits of a lifetime: why online retailers must support the vulnerable and elderly more than ever before
Conor McGrath, head of UK and Nordic Clients at parcelLab, shares why UK retailers UK retailers that have introduced new measures to help vulnerable shoppers…
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Navigating the new retail experience: A world of change
by Chris Hogue — Head of Strategy and Product, LiveArea
Chris Hogue, head of strategy and product at LiveArea, explains why experimentation and flexibility is key to retail success.
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5 things retailers can do to stay competitive in the ever-changing world of retail
by Maria Topken
Maria Topken, vice president, client leadership, at Brandience, shares five strategic steps retailers should take to stay competitive and why retailers should…
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Pier 1 Imports initiates liquidation phase
May 20, 2020
Pier 1 Imports is seeking court approval to liquidate stores, once they re-open in the wake of COVID-19, after months of trying to find a buyer.
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How data and analytics can help retailers SmartTest across the chain
by Rick Muldowney — Chief Analytics Officer, digm
Rick Muldowney, chief analytics officer at digm, shares insight on why testing, along with solid data and analytics, can help retailers avoid expensive…
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Why retailers should embrace augmented reality in the wake of COVID-19
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
Vertebrae Founder and CEO Vince Cacace shares insight on why and how retailers, battling through the coronavirus pandemic sales environment, should put AR at…
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Import decline ahead as economic recovery is 'gradual,' says NRF
May 19, 2020
Import activity will weather a double-digit dip this spring and summer, thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic that shuttered China factories and retail stores in the…
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Retail employee engagement and COVID-19: Getting back to work
by Liz Cichowski — President, Learning Means Business, Inc.
Liz Cichowski, a senior instructional designer, retail industry expert, at Learning Means Business Inc. explains why retailers, which are busy optimizing…
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5 ways physical retail can drive revenue, add value in an era of e-commerce
by Marc Grens — Co-Founder and President, DigitalMint
If brick-and-mortar stores adjust to these new times and all the technology that comes with it, they will see that they might not only continue to do well but…
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May 18, 2020
Despite lockdown measures still in place in the U.K., traffic rose by 4% in the country in the week of April 20 to 26, according to data from Ada, Talon's OOH…
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5 quick e-commerce changes retailers should make now
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains why retailers must focus on engaging shoppers and boosting purchase confidence in recovering from…
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BrightSign intros touchless solutions for retailers
May 15, 2020
BrightSign LLC, a provider of digital media players, has introduced its BrightLink and BrightMenu touchless solutions to help retailers, restaurants and other…
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COVID-19 spurring impulse spending, reveals survey
May 15, 2020
American consumers let the shopping impulse go free in the past few months with impulse spending spiking 18% during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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US mall operator opening as COVID-19 shutdowns end
May 14, 2020
Simon Property Group, the biggest U.S. mall operator, has re-opened 77 properties as of the start of this week and implemented a slew of sanitizing, health and…
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Many challenges ahead in retail recovery from COVID-19 pandemic
May 14, 2020
While retail sales in the last week of April didn't decline, the first time since early March, recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic will be slow, according to…
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