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Why Black Friday Is the Perfect Test of the Price-vs.-Value Equation

Black Friday presents retailers with an interesting promotional challenge. It marks the beginning of one of the most…

Executive Viewpoints November 9

Inside True Religion’s Next Era of Growth

This episode is brought to you by National Retail Federation. Featuring: True Religion CEO Michael Buckley True Religion…

Podcast November 9
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Visa U.S. Holiday Spending to Rise 4.5%

Visa: U.S. Holiday Spending to Rise 4.5%

Key Takeaways Visa forecasts U.S. holiday retail sales will increase 4.5% year over year, supported by income growth…

News November 9
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Why Peak-Season Dashboards Reward the Wrong Numbers Saleh Taebi

Traffic Up, Margin Down: Why Peak-Season Dashboards Reward the Wrong Numbers

During peak season, a retailer can post record traffic, orders and revenue while earning less from each sale.…

Executive Viewpoints November 6
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Dan Surtees Are Mass Promotions Doing More Harm Than Good?

Are Mass Promotions Doing More Harm Than Good?

Promotion fatigue exists — for both the consumers receiving offers and the retailers sending them. But they’re also…

Executive Viewpoints November 5
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Elastic Suite and Locally Partner to Launch Smart Replenishment

Key Takeaways Elastic Suite and Locally have partnered to launch Smart Replenishment, combining real-time store inventory and sell-through…

News November 5
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Forter Introduces New Capabilities with Agentic Commerce Engine

Forter Introduces New Capabilities with Agentic Commerce Engine

Key Takeaways Agentic orders across Forter’s network have grown more than fourfold since August while automated fraud has…

News November 4
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Retail Loss Is Bigger Than External Theft: IHL Group/Sensormatic Solutions Research

Key Takeaways External theft is the largest single source of retail loss at 25%, but 75% of losses…

News November 4
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Consumers Value Trust Over Price When Shopping for Apparel True Religion

Consumers Value Trust Over Price When Shopping for Apparel: True Religion

Key Takeaways Heritage reputation draws consumers in, but brands that don’t evolve their styles, quality and pricing alongside…

News November 4
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