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Surprise, Surprise - Amazon Enters 3D Printing World

July 31, 2014

From personalized miniature bobbleheads to flower vases, Amazon's new 3-D printing marketplace plans to simplify the 3-D printing process for consumers.

Chinese Consumers Seem Poised to Spend More on Retail This Year

July 29, 2014

BCG Perspectives

Last year, China experienced a decline in GDP growth, along with a steep drop in consumer sentiment exacerbated by an anti-corruption campaign that dampened the intention to spend in lower-tier cities in particular. This year, although business activity was slow in the first quarter, the economy has shown signs of stabilizing, with improved consumption growth. After dropping to a five-year low in January and February, total retail-sales growth increased in May to 12.5 percent, its fastest pace since December of 2013.

Macy's Says Sustainability Efforts Have Vastly Reduced Electricity, Paper Usage

July 28, 2014

Macy's Inc.

Macy's Inc. has reported a series of initiatives from 2002 through 2013 have resulted in a 38-percent reduction in the company's electricity usage and a 95-percent adoption rate of recycled or certified paper used in the company's marketing materials.

Third of Shoppers Don't Trust Retailers with Their Personal Information, Study Says

July 28, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Shopper distrust following a series of retail data breaches is high - three in 10 shoppers say they don't trust retailers to protect personal and financial data against cyber criminals.

How Can Traditional Retailers Fight Amazon? With 'Virtual' Inventory

July 28, 2014

Robert J. Bowman, SupplyChainBrain

Amazon.com is attacking traditional retailers on all fronts. How can they fight back?

SAP Issues New Version of Demand Signal Management App

July 22, 2014

SAP SE

SAP SE has released version 2.0 of the SAP Demand Signal Management application.

Inventory Management, Analytics, E-Commerce Solutions Top Items on Independent Retailers' Shopping Lists, Study Says

July 22, 2014

FierceRetailIT

Inventory management and predictive analytics software, in-store mobile device integration and e-commerce solutions are the biggest technology priorities for independent brick-and-mortar retailers, according to LightSpeed's first annual Retail Tech Forecast.

Making the Case for In-store Pickup of Online Orders

July 18, 2014

Apparel

It's no secret that the apparel, accessory and lifestyle world has long led the way in driving digital innovation across the retail frontier. Considering early initiatives around the convergence of in-store and online channels, several apparel pioneers come to mind – Macy's, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, Gap.

Opus Global Acquires Global Third Party Hiperos, LLC

July 17, 2014

Opus Global

Opus Global has acquired Hiperos LLC, a global software vendor connecting more than 300,000 entities on behalf of third parties serving the energy, financial services, food, real estate, pharmaceuticals and technology sectors.

Retail, So in Need of Innovative Technology, Is Said to Be Slow to Make IT Investment

July 16, 2014

RIS News

Retailers generally have a reputation for being slow to embrace the latest innovations in technology. According to data from the U.S. Census Bureau, the retail industry as a whole spends far less on technology than nearly all other service sectors.