Target Corp. Sees Q2 Gains, Plans Supply Chain Readjustments
While reporting a strong Q2 with revenue and income gains and higher guidance, Target Corp. said its supply chain needs to align with omnichannel realities.
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Cross-Channel Customer Experience
Marrying the brand experience across channels from offline to online is important today. Retailers should make sure they are selling where the consumers are.
Macy’s Dumps Trump
Macy’s announced it is pulling the Donald Trump branded merchandise after he made inflammatory and racially charged statements directed towards immigrants from Mexico, calling them “killers and rapists.” See what this will mean for Trump and for Macy’s.
CVS Health Acquires Target Pharmacy Business
CVS Health will acquire and Target Corporation pharmacy and clinic business for approximately $1.9 billion. See what this will mean for both companies.
Macy’s Exec Predicts BOPS Volume Will Triple This Holiday Season
A Macy’s exec told IRCE attendees that buy online/pickup in store demand will be 3x higher during this year’s peak season than it was last December.
How 5 Companies Fight Showrooming Through Omnichannel
It’s no secret that online retailers have hurt the bottom lines of many brick-and-mortar stores, but the practice of showrooming just might be the final blow. See how several retail companies are fighting the showroom battle.
Why Your Brand Should Be on Pinterest
By now most brands are aware they need to be on social media, but many never get beyond Facebook and Twitter. See where brands are going to promote their products on social media.
Target Website Overwhelmed by Lilly Pulitzer Launch
It’s hard to believe (or maybe not) that a brand launching in Target could cause such a commotion. See what happened when Lilly Pulitzer launched for Target.
Have You Considered Mobile Research In-Store?
Something’s amiss, but you can’t quite put your finger on it. Your in-store numbers aren’t hitting the mark and worse, they’ve become very unpredictable. It’s almost as if something else is determining what shoppers are buying. See why research is important for your business.
3 Common In-Store Shopping Myths
While many may think that ecommerce is ruling retail, 94% of retail shopping was done in-store in 2014. This infographic shows three in-store shopping myths debunked.