Executive ViewPoints

Get Ahead of the Cart: Marketing Strategies for Peak Shopping Events

The modern retail calendar is packed with mega-events like Prime Day, Black Friday, Cyber Monday and others that can make or break…

The Four Hacking Groups Retail Executives Must Know – Before the Holidays

As retailers prepare for the crucial holiday season, another kind of countdown is already underway. Cybercriminals know exactly when you can least…

When Loading Docks Fail, Retailers Lose Big

Loading docks are the unsung heroes of retail operations — until they’re not. You don’t think about them much until they go…

Navigating a Volatile Market: Why Retailers Need a New Pricing Playbook

Economic headwinds, geopolitical tensions and budget-conscious consumers are creating a perfect storm of uncertainty for retailers. In this high-stakes environment, a retailer’s…

What Retailers Must Implement After the ‘Scattered Spider’ Attacks: 4 Critical Lessons for CISOs

Ransomware and extortion attacks against global retailers are escalating at an alarming pace. According to CISA, as of May 2025, the FBI was…

How to Sell Cross-Border Without Paying a Fortune

Selling cross-border is no longer a niche activity. More than half of UK shoppers buy from international stores, nearly a third of…

Shopping Sprees Aren’t Just for Christmas – Nor are Smart Retail Supply Chains

Holiday shopping is a hectic yet lucrative time for retailers. Last year, U.S. shoppers spent $994.1 billion, a 4% increase from 2023….

Beyond Tariffs: The Real Supply Chain Risk Fashion Brands Aren’t Talking About

If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s that supply chain disruption is no longer the exception. It’s the norm….

Why Personalization Guesses, but Context Understands

For years, personalization has been retail’s magic word. The promise was simple: show each shopper exactly what they want, and they’ll buy…

The Evolution of Marketplaces and the Impact of Agentic AI for Retailers and Ecommerce

Marketplaces have been redefining retail for more than two decades, but we are now at a major inflection point. Just as the…

How AI Agents are Reshaping Online Fraud Ahead of a Busy Holiday Season

During the back-to-school shopping rush, malicious AI agents took advantage of seasonal deals and promotional campaigns to gather valuable intelligence — learning…