Technology
External third-party services can be a tremendous asset for online retailers. They allow sites to quickly and easily incorporate critical core functionalities โ e.g., reviews, payments, site search, analytics โ as well as โnice to havesโ that help sites stand out โ e.g., A/B testing, social plug-ins, product tours. Brands can implement these functionalities withโฆ
In an interview yesterday with Sucharita Mulpuru at Shoptalk in Las Vegas, Kohl's Chairman, CEO and President Kevin Mansell discussed the future of the struggling retailer, including the role of brick-and-mortar, how the department store will leverage technology, how it views Amazon.com, and the potential impact of the proposed border adjustment tax
Wal-Mart has launched a new internal venture โ Store No. 8 โ meant to create new online business. Store No. 8 will help Wal-Mart build new startups within the company, fostering relationships with entrepreneurs, particularly those in the fields of artificial intelligence, autonomous vehicles and other emerging technologies. This will, in turn, help the retailerโฆ
In episode 84 of Total Retail Talks, I interview Erick Roesch, director of business intelligence at Rue La La. Roesch discusses how the members-only online fashion site is using a data warehousing solution as part of its efforts to personalize the shopping experiences of its customers.
As retailers become more skilled at harnessing big data to build predictive intelligence capabilities, they will learn to create more personalized customer experiences and drive operational efficiencies throughout their organization. Savvy retailers already employ artificial intelligence (AI) to create distinctive and transformative shopping experiences. For example, the Amazon Echo, a hands-free, voice-controlled digital assistant, letsโฆ
In the Winter 2017 issue of Total Retail, we asked our editorial advisory board what advice they would give to retailers to help them have a successful year. Below are some of their answers (click here for a full list of of our editorial advisory board, including their titles and companies): Peter Cobb: Pick five toโฆ
New technologies powered by โalways onโ Wi-Fi connections, social networking platforms and the Internet of Things have given consumers the power to dictate the terms of their relationships with retailers. Their behaviors, preferences and, most importantly, shopping habits are changing rapidly as they access a seemingly ever-expanding array of channels to connect with their peers,โฆ
In this interactive webinar, our expert speakers will address the importance of a strong customer retention strategy and so much more.
Amazon.com announced Wednesday its Web Services platform (AWS) is back to normal. However, the company has yet to offer an explanation as to why its S3 service went down. Business Insider reports that during the four-hour disruption, 54 of the internet's top 100 retailers had a decrease of 20 percent or greater in site performance, andโฆ
Amazon.com announced Wednesday its Web Services platform (AWS) is back to normal. However, the company has yet to offer an explanation as to why its S3 service went down. Business Insider reports that during the four-hour disruption, 54 of the internetโs top 100 retailers had a decrease of 20 percent or greater in site performance, and [โฆ]