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Credit Card Companies Want Consumers to Ditch Re-Gifting
Forget the formidable re-gifting strategies, credit cards will accept unwanted loot in exchange for cold…
Hillhouse Capital Bets Big on Omnichannel Commerce Platforms
With its hefty Hillhouse investment, mobile-commerce platform provider Magento will develop new project…
Consumers Shop Premium for Improved Self-Confidence
Global shoppers look for a little "me" time and indulge in premium products.
The Courtship of Fashion and Tech: Not Just a Fling
Luxury brands have pioneered Snap-friendly filters, electroluminescent designs and smart fabrics for the most…
How to Instill Activity Trackers as an Everyday Item
Consumers are on the fence about fitness trackers, often abandoning wearables due to frustrating operating…
Top Ten Industry Transformers
WWD recognizes 10 companies that are helping retailers and brands navigate this difficult landscape, and…
Integrate Wisely: How to Capitalize on Social Shopping
As consumers ready themselves to buy directly from social platforms, retailers should mind these pitfalls.
2017: The Year of the Lightened(ish) Load
Next year holds the promise of even more efficient supply chains bolstered by well-oiled data processing.
Retailers Tilt Ad Dollars to Digital as Newspapers Fail to Deliver
As newspaper circulation dwindles, retailers look to digital to spend ad budgets.
Subscription Services Sales Spike as Holiday Shoppers Scoop Up Steals
Savvy holiday shoppers amounted for big year-on-year gains in the subscription service sector.
Tilly’s Taps Aptos Platform to Support Omnichannel Commerce
The retailer will integrate Aptos' services in-store and online to streamline operations and keep pace with…
Shoppers Slowly Warm to Spending on Social Media
Consumers are adjusting to the idea of buying products directly from social media.
Apple: Don’t Take This Personally, But Wearables Are Often Abandoned
A new survey conducted by Gartner examines consumer attitudes toward fitness trackers and smartwatches.
In an E-Commerce Marketplace, the Aisles Are Endless
Retailers are clamoring to take a stake in this trend, but not to compete with Amazon (maybe).
IBM Predicts Double-Digit Growth for Cyber Monday Sales
Global brands offered Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals to secure major gains.