Executive ViewPoints

What Walmart’s Bettergoods Means for the Value Wars

Rising costs created unprecedented challenges for grocers as dollar stores made their moves into the grocery space. A recent lapsed/lost analysis from…

How Retailers can Reallocate and Optimize Marketing Budgets in an Uncertain Economy

The retail sector is facing a complex economic environment in 2024. Inflation rates remain unpredictable, consumer confidence is fluctuating and supply chain…

The Retail Landscape Continues to Evolve — Data Departments Need to Keep Pace

The fate of retail performance for the second half of 2024 is anything but certain. Despite expectations that inflation, subsequent rate hikes…

Artificial Intelligence in Retail Payments: On the Way to Enhance Every Transaction

Economic volatility and the ongoing impacts of the pandemic have challenged consumer loyalty to brands and retailers over the past few years….

Leveling Up: How Gaming is Changing the Face of Retail

The gaming industry has evolved from a niche pastime to a global powerhouse, with a projected value of more than $665.77 billion…

The Post-COVID Surge of In-Store Violence and Evolving Loss Prevention Policies

The retail world has seen a major shift in crime since COVID-19 hit. Before the pandemic, retail crime mostly meant shoplifting —…

Navigating AI Adoption: Why the Co-Pilot Approach is the Most Successful

Co-pilots are essential on a commercial aircraft: they’re there to assist the captain in operating the aircraft, monitor instruments and systems, communicate…

The Cost of Inaccessibility: Businesses Lose More Than $6.9 Billion Annually

If you think it is costly to design accessible and inclusive websites, just think about how much inaccessibility will cost your business….

What Retailers Need to Know About Using New York’s Retail Security Tax Credit

On April 20, 2024, the New York State legislature passed its annual budget measure for fiscal year 2025, which addresses multiple priorities…

The Secret Sauce for Successful Experiential Marketing

Events combine brand storytelling, commerce and community all in one. Whether you are a business-to-business (B2B) or business-to-consumer (B2C) company, connecting with…