Driven by continuous changes in technology and consumer behavior, retail’s survival is dependent on the industry’s ability to adapt to the customer journey and accommodate the blurred lines of shopping. However, with Amazon.com disrupting the industry, store closures being announced regularly, and the phrase "retail apocalypse" continuing to permeate the headlines, it's unlikely consumers will…
Stefan Weitz
Retailers of all shapes and sizes are struggling to survive in the era of Amazon.com. Yet no businesses are struggling harder than midmarket brands and e-commerce retailers. Executives at midmarket businesses are faced with many challenges, from meeting escalating customer expectations on inventory, shipping and cost; providing a creditable end-to-end customer experience; and, most importantly,…
Though it's only October, retailers are already deep into holiday preparations. The next few months could be a make-or-break time for retailers, especially those with challenged earnings during the first half of the year. With the National Retail Federation forecasting increased consumer spending over last year’s holiday season for both online and brick-and-mortar retailers, forward-minded…
