Bells and whistles abound when it comes e-commerce technology, but retailers have to make practical and tough decisions about which tools really work. From Internet Retailer
Shoe industry veterans scoffed, but Jodie Fox built an online business that makes each pair of shoes from scratch and delivers it within two weeks. From Internet Retailer
Artificial intelligence enables retailers to dive deep to find marketing strategies that work. But humans still have a role to play. From Internet Retailer
Home improvement retailer Lowe’s launched an augmented reality app
that allows shoppers to visualize products in their home. From Internet Retailer
Retailers have access to a vast amount of data that can help them better understand their customers, competitors and future trends. From Internet Retailer
Why Facebook, Google, Snap and dozens more love Augmented Realty and what’s coming next. From Fast Company
Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar acquisition of his cousins’ sustainable-energy company, Solarcity, is totally logical— and hugely risky. Will musk pull off another miracle? From Fast Company
In a world of millennials, boomerang children and generation rent, should retailers be doing more to meet the shopping needs of younger consumers? From Retail Week
The Northwest UK is home to some shining examples
of innovative retail. From Retail Week
Think carefully about how excess retail space is put to alternative use as it could significantly affect what’s already there. From Retail Week