ShopTalk
Shoptalk Postpones Show, Others Move Similarly as Coronavirus Precautions Prevail
As coronavirus spread sends companies and the economy into peak crisis mode, news of trade show and event…
All Shoptalk Speakers Will Be Women Next Year
The retail show held annually in Las Vegas has committed to recruiting roughly 225 women as speakers…
Free Shipping is Ceding Ground to This New Demand
Free shipping isn't enough anymore as consumers shift their attention to other post-purchase attributes that…
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To Woo Millennials and Gen Z, Brands Play the Long Game
At Shoptalk Daniella Vitale of Barneys and Marc Rosen of Levi's talked building brand loyalty in millennial…
NPD: Retailers Still Aspirational but Consumers Have Moved On
Consumers were in a dress rehearsal for the day they would be able to afford luxury goods but today they're…
Is AI Smart Enough to Save Retail?
At its best, AI—which allows computers to crunch millions of data points and provide better results with each…
Physical Stores: Albatross or Asset?
In an era when e-commerce is cannibalizing sales and all of the development energy seems to be going toward…
Mobile’s Momentum Can’t be Overstated—Or Can it?
If you're reading this on a desktop (or even a laptop), chances are your business is doomed to fail.
Retailers are Feeling Boxed In by E-commerce Returns
Free, fast shipping has become the mantra for online retailers looking to lure shoppers to their sites. And…
Dynamic Pricing Doesn’t Work for Apparel
Price cuts aren't competitive—they're a last-ditch effort to shift product, no matter the cost.