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Whole Foods shifting to centralized buying

Will centralized buying make Whole Foods a more formidable competitor? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Centralized buying does not seem to fit the theme of local sources including farmers, brewers, etc. Stopping the practice of brand reps in-store that allow these smaller players to promote their products also flies Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 5 yearsNovember 29, 2017 ago
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Walmart’s Christmas plans do not include seasonal hires

Is Walmart’s plan to give more hours to its permanent staff the right decision? Interactive Edge’s CEO, Zel Bianco comments: Christmas shopping is always stressful no matter where you shop. I am thankful to my wife who does 90 percent of it and still works full time. My biggest complaint Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 5 yearsNovember 27, 2017 ago
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Will IKEA’s new furniture be a mobile game changer?

Furniture giant IKEA will be launching their “Home Smart” line in April, a new line of tables, lamps and desks that will allow us to charge our wireless devices through the use of the Qi standard for wireless charging. With 80 QI-enabled smartphones on the market today, IKEA’s innovative line Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 yearsMarch 3, 2015 ago
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Macy’s restructure plans bring news of possible off-price chain

The growing popularity of off-price stores such as TJ Maxx and Nordstrom Rack seems to have enticed another major retailer to join the game: Macy’s. Last Tuesday, the department store giant announced that it was looking into creating a chain to compete with these outlets. “Macy’s has, for many years, Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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Retail cyber threat: better and worse

From Home Depot to Target to Sony, cyber security was a hot topic in 2014. According to IBM, approximately 61 million records were stolen last year alone which unfortunately marks an all-time high. With hackers becoming more sophisticated with the advancement of technology, it is critical for retailers to implement Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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Will couponing continue to be a mainstay of retailing?

While our lifestyles have substantially changed over the past few decades, one of the traits of American retailing seems to have stayed — coupon shopping. While the use of coupons have transitioned from cutouts in newspapers to scanning on our phones, bargain hunting seems to remain a priority for many Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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Will store pick-up alter the course of home delivery?

United Parcel Services announced its launch of UPS Access Point, a service allowing customers to pick up their packages virtually anywhere, from convenience stores, pharmacies to even dry cleaners. The service is expected to be greatly beneficial for its current as well as potential customers as it eliminates the problem Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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Walmart Savings Catcher or Publix BOGO?

While Buy One Get One (BOGO) has been trending in retail, one retailer decided to raise their white flag in the price battle. Walmart has decided to venture off from their BOGO battle against Publix and has instead, taken a new direction – the Savings Catcher program. The Savings Catcher Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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Are advertisers ready to sack the NFL?

In a recent article on Retailwire, there was heavy discussion on whether advertisers should stop sponsoring the NFL. With NFL players being closely examined these days due to some incidents of domestic abuse being reported, more and more advertisers seem to be wary of whether they should continue to support Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago
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For low priced groceries, go to Whole Foods

Whole Foods has a lower price point than D’Agostino, Fresh Direct, Food Emporium and Gristedes in the Big Apple. Seem absurd? Perhaps, if you’re used to the Whole Foods = Whole Paycheck image. However, if you’re a Manhattanite like us, you can most likely relate. Cheaper isn’t always better, of Read more…

By Javier Rodriguez, 8 years ago

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