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[Podcast] What If? So What? Episode 4: What if Every Brand Went Direct to Consumer?

Perficient

In 2016, Jon joined fan and light maker Big Ass Fans as its first chief operating officer. Jim Hertzfeld is Principal and Chief Digital Strategist for Perficient and works with clients to make their customers and stakeholders happy by delivering insanely great digital experiences. The Future Is Digital.

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2016 IB Social Media Leaders

Independent Banker

Congratulations to the Top 2016 IB Social Media Leaders. The panel of judges include: Jessica Wallace, former digital strategy/marketing engagement, ICBA; Sarah Elbert, executive editor of Delta Sky magazine; Carly Ferry, senior digital strategist, MSP-C; and Patrick Dix, vice president of public relations at SHAZAM Inc.

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Walmart Finds Buyer For ModCloth

PYMNTS

After the acquisition, ModCloth will continue to operate out of its current operational set up, with Go Global Retail investing in its digital capabilities including artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. Walmart acquired the assets and operations of ModCloth in March 2017 for an undisclosed amount.

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Digitization Could Halt Corporate Banks’ Shrinking Profits, Analysts Say

PYMNTS

According to the BCG’s “Corporate Banking Executive Survey,” “front-to-back digital transformations” are essential to halt this shrinkage. Now is the time to develop a more coherent digital strategy to decide where to play and how to invest.”. The financial stakes are very high,” he continued.

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Walmart’s Bonobos Cuts Staffers To Buoy Sagging Online Sales

PYMNTS

Walmart has a few eCommerce properties, like Jet.com, which it bought in 2016. Walmart has begun the process of letting go of some of those acquisitions, and earlier in the year it folded Jet.com into already existing operations. In 2017, the retail giant bought ModCloth and Moosejaw, and outdoor retail company.

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Sam’s Club On Bringing The Digital Shift To Warehouse Stores

PYMNTS

This has meant that store operators have had to rapidly implement health and safety rules to minimize transmission risks among workers and customers — especially the most vulnerable. The membership-based warehouse store chain has long prioritized digital innovation, both in its customer-facing and internal operations.

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CPOs’ Support For Innovation Surprises The Market

PYMNTS

The verdict: Surprisingly, procurement seems to be back on track for going digital. According to Deloitte Global and North America Sourcing and Procurement Lead Brian Umbenhauer, the 2016 survey of trends among the chief procurement officers of the world is one of reflection.