Target wants to follow the lead of Amazon and get into digital advertising. Such moves help retailers expand their overall operations and give them a bigger voice in reaching today’s online- and mobile-focused consumers. But competition is fierce within digital advertising, and retailers playing the game face significant challenges.  Read More...

Walmart plans to bolster its supply chain in China by investing in logistics, while JD Sports is riding the popularity of the athleisure wear segment. How is Walmart tapping into Big Data to enhance its supply chain, and how has JD Sports weathered a trying environment for retail? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out.  Read More...

While no one is sitting around hoping for slower payments, adding speed is a lot harder than just leaning on the accelerator. Faster payments still have to be safe, secure and verified to make sure the money isn’t just getting there faster, but is also getting to the right place.  Read More...