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Amazon Appoints Insider as CEO of Worldwide Stores

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Herrington joined Amazon as VP of Consumables in 2005, launched Amazon Fresh in 2007 and was promoted to SVP of Consumables in 2014. Amazon has named 17-year company veteran Doug Herrington to the renamed role of CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, filling the position left vacant by former CEO of the Worldwide Consumer Dave Clark.

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Apple Keynote

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Apple’s “Time Flies” keynote will take place tomorrow, September 15, live from Apple Park: [link] I have been following Apple keynotes for many years (since at least 2005) and they often generate irrational expectations for disruptive innovative products.

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Sensory Enabling Technologies are Radically Reshaping the Future of Digital Retail

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We’ll take a deep dive into emerging tech such as haptic imagery, conversational artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR), and see how innovative brands like Apple, Disney and Journey are applying SETs to create full or partial sensory experiences that increase brand recognition and build customer loyalty online.

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Home Depot Launches New Content Hub to Empower Young Homeowners

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. “Helping homeowners complete projects is part of our DNA, so it was a natural move to create an online resource designed to empower our customers with everything they need to confidently turn their first house into a home.”

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How Vintage Wine Estates is Uncorking New Opportunities in Alcohol Ecommerce

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Tech Advancements Help Alcohol Ecommerce Expand Alcohol ecommerce didn’t really pick up steam until 2005, when the Supreme Court struck down laws in New York and Michigan that banned vineyards from selling across state lines. It’s the norm for Coke; it’s the norm for Yoplait — it’s not the norm for us.”

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The Home Depot Promotes Insider to President and COO

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. “Ted is an incredible leader who has enhanced our competitiveness and interconnected strategy by blending the art and science of retail, while also driving outstanding results with both our in-store and online customer experience,” said Craig Menear, Chairman and CEO of The Home Depot in a statement.

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Customers are Tired of Empty Shelves, and it’s Time for a Fix

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Paul Boyle has served as the CEO of Retail Insight since 2011; he was previously the company’s COO since its founding in 2005. It’s time retailers use the data at their disposal to create actionable insights that can finally begin tackling the ongoing availability issue. He is passionate about Retail Insight’s people, products and partners.

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