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  • Macy’s Q2 falls short; announces new omnichannel, global initiatives

    Cincinnati -- Macy’s on Wednesday announced several key initiatives to drive its growth going forward, ranging from new store ventures to digital efforts to an international foray.

  • Consumers rate the most helpful in-store technology

    Pittsburgh -- Consumers love their smartphones, but retailers shouldn’t count out the “old tech” yet in terms of customer appeal. And merchants will have to put some effort into getting consumers to accept some of the new high-tech bells and whistles.

  • Here's how millennials put grocers to the test

    A new report is underscoring grocers’ need to appeal to millennial shoppers in unique ways.

  • Sporting goods retailer wants to get more personal with shoppers

    San Diego, Calif. -- Sports Authority is making good on its promise to make its online site more robust and engaging.

    The retailer announced it is renewing its relationship with personalization solutions provider Certona for the fifth consecutive year. By creating rich online experiences for customers, Certona has been a critical component of Sports Authority’s personalization strategy since 2010.

  • Wayfair investors say ‘way to go’

    Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair is losing less money than before and gaining new customers at a rapid pace.

  • A Five-Point Checklist for Retailers Making the Move to EMV Before the October Deadline

    Credit card fraud is in the United States is at epidemic levels. Last year, the U.S. accounted for more fraud than the rest of the world combined. And the fraud rates are accelerating. EMV technology, which has shown to greatly reduce in-store fraud in the Europe, is finally being rolled out in the United States with an impending deadline in October 2015 when retailers will be liable for in-store fraud for cards that have chips on them.

  • Sports Authority stays on same omnichannel track

    Sports Authority is looking to advance its omnichannel strategy by continuing to partner with personalization solutions provider Certona for the fifth year in a row.

  • Online retailer Wayfair narrows loss on growing sales

    Boston -- Online home furnishings retailer Wayfair is losing less money than before and gaining new customers at a rapid pace.

    The retailer reported a loss of $19.3 million for the second quarter, ended June 30, down from a loss of $28 million, in the year-ago period.
     
    Revenue increased to $491.8 million, up 66.4% year over year. Direct retail revenue, consisting of sales generated primarily through the sites of Wayfair’s five brands, increased to $440.3 million, up 80.8% year over year.

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