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Will Easier Log-Ins Give Amazon an Advantage?
Amazon.com is looking to take the guesswork out of logging in. The e-tail giant has launched a new service, Login with Amazon, that will enable customers to log in to…
What Will the Deal With Delhaize Mean for BI-LO Holdings?
There was a split in the RetailWire community back in late 2011 when BI-LO Holdings announced it was acquiring Winn-Dixie. With this week’s announcement that BI-LO Holdings has reached a…
BrainTrust Query: How Can Stores Drive Digital Coupon Adoption?
One of the key deterrents of digital coupon adoption lies in one of its inherent advantages. It’s invisible. But if the benefits of “invisibility” could be retained while providing more…
What Does A.G. Lafley’s Return Mean for P&G and Its Retail Partners?
Procter & Gamble is the latest company to go the “Meet the new boss, Same as the old boss” route as it announced last week it was bringing back former…
Tablet Sales Up, PCs Down. What Does It Mean for Retail?
Tablet sales are on the way up and personal computer sales are headed in the opposite direction, according to International Data Corporation. If there is a surprise, it would be…
Why Are Mobile Shoppers Avoiding Store Associates?
According to a new Google-sponsored study, one in three smartphone shoppers would rather find information using their smartphone than ask a store employee. In categories like electronics and appliances, the…
How Can Grocers Win With Hybrid Shoppers?
According to Rabobank, a group of “hybrid shoppers” is driving a trend toward bipolar consumption in food retailing, trading down on basic groceries and spending on premium brands in supermarkets…
Some Contactless Cards Still Suffering From Teething Problems
Proponents of contactless cards point to the opportunity for shorter, faster checkout lines and claim retailers with contactless card readers at point of sale terminals attract and retain more customers…
Will Lands’ End Finally Prosper Under Sears Holdings?
Lands’ End celebrated 50 years in business earlier this week. The chain gained fame, in part, because of its unconditional satisfaction guarantee and with high levels of customer service. What…
FRBuyer: FISH (Food Industry Serving Heroes) is Born
Some wounded veterans will soon be getting wheelchairs and service dogs, thanks to a $25,000 donation by the Southeast Association of Frozen & Refrigerated Food Councils last month during its…
Will JLo Succeed as Mobile Phone Merchant?
Jennifer Lopez has a new role and this time it’s on the really small screen, as the new creative force and majority shareholder behind Viva Móvil, a new mobile retail…
Retail TouchPoints: Five Trends to Anticipate in Dynamic Pricing
While many e-tailers may not have the resources of an eBay, Amazon or Staples, most can still tailor their pricing strategy to increase competitiveness online. Which of the suggestions mentioned…
Would Neiman Marcus and Saks Work Well Together?
Amid reports that the owners of Neiman Marcus were exploring a possible initial public offering, then news that Saks Inc. had hired Goldman Sachs to explore strategic options, now comes…
Can Retailers Use Twitter to Connect With Teens?
While virtually every teen in the land belongs to Facebook, most are not all that passionate it these days. On the other hand, 26 percent of teens now belong to…
Will Kroger’s App Replace Its Loyalty Card?
The future of loyalty programs is not in the cards or even keyfobs, for that matter. The future is digital and a new e-version of Kroger’s loyalty card will allow…
How Will Retailers Leverage Google Maps?
The potential for mapping services to influence consumer purchases was on full display last week at Google’s annual I/O developers conference. What role will online mapping services play in brand…
Will Amazon Succeed With Men’s Grooming Shop?
Amazon.com has launched its new Men’s Grooming store with a black and white motif and expanded content to help guys make those important personal care decisions. What do you think…
BrainTrust Query: What Can Customer Segmentation Not Do?
Segmentation can help a retailer or brand make better marketing and design decisions by better understanding what makes their customers tick. But it’s important to know what you can realistically…
How Will Cloud Computing Change Retail?
Along with in-memory data analytics and mobile applications, cloud computing was one of the key tech trends discussed at SAPPHIRE 2013, SAP’s international customer conference, held in Orlando last week…
Will Target’s New Tech Center Spur Innovation?
A RetailWire poll back in January found that only 45 percent of respondents believed many other retailers would open their own innovation labs over the next three years. Count Target…
BrainTrust Query: Are Marketers and Media Getting That Synching Feeling?
The digital clickstream is at the heart of how digital marketing works. But consumers are developing multi-screen media habits that we no longer have the data infrastructure to even understand…
