November 2019

How Convenience Retail Can Meet Fast-Approaching EMV Mandates
The looming deadline for EMV compliance is putting pressure on c-stores and petroleum retailers and they cannot afford to ignore the steep economic risk associated with non-compliance.
Global Children’s Wear Brand Jacadi Banks on Personalization to Increase Customer Lifetime Value and Loyalty
With millions of visitors each year, one of children’s wear retailer Jacadi’s main goals is to ensure each shopper has a user journey that resonates.

Supply Chain and Merchandising
10 Reasons Why Target Will Crush It this Holiday Season and Beyond
Target reported a remarkable third quarter of 2019 and has plenty of reasons to be confident this holiday season, from its stores driving growth, to its accelerating digital channels. Here we examine ten ways Target is leading the retail rebound.
Research and Reports
Customer Data Is Transforming Retail
Store Systems
Store Closings: 96 Sears and Kmart Stores to Close Up Shop
It’s another round of store closings for Sears and Kmart. Find out which stores will shut their doors and when as this retailers' saga continues.
Artificial Intelligence
Store Closings: CVS to Close 75 More Stores in 2020
CVS plans more store closings and has gained supporting metrics to its “rapid rollout” of 1,500 HealthHubs concept stores. Uncover the drugstore chain’s latest retail footprint plans and updates to its digital transformation.
Store Systems
Store Closings: Bankrupt Barneys to Begin Liquidation
The iconic luxury retailer is in the final throes of bankruptcy as it looks to liquidate its remaining brick-and-mortar facilities. Learn the details and the future of the Barney’s brand.