Tech Viewpoint: Nike acquires Celect – two pros and a conNike has acquired a demand forecasting startup – is it a good idea? J.C. Penney at risk of delistingJ.C. Penney has received notice from The New York Stock Exchange. Gap Inc. in big renewable energy deal Gap Inc. has entered into one of the largest offsite renewable energy contracts by an apparel retailer to date — one that addresses the specific needs of its leased sites. Home Depot increases sales visibility for decreased shrink Home improvement titan seeks to identify fraud in real time. Nike’s latest acquisition is a company whose co-founders are on staff at MIT Nike is ramping up its ability to anticipate consumer needs by buying a company that uses data to predict customer behavior. Raley’s brings online pricing strategy to stores Regional grocery chain optimizes store prices in real time. Fed plans faster payments The on-demand model is coming to payments and settlements. CSA Exclusive: Walmart creates real-world training scenarios with VR Walmart is leveraging leading-edge virtual reality (VR) solutions to ensure employees are ready for the myriad challenges of customer service. Survey: Just how damaging are negative online reviews? Virtual discussions about shopping experiences can have real-world results. Study: Consumers love this payment method Digital and mobile commerce are driving growth in one type of payment. Consumer confidence makes big rebound in July Consumers regained their confidence in July, sending a closely-watched metric to its highest level this year. Study: IoT is growing, but hurdles remain Complexity and security are among the challenges facing generally optimistic Internet of Things (IoT) adopters. First Previous 115 116 117 118 119 Next Last