Nordstrom beat analyst sales and earnings expectations in the second quarter thanks, in large part, to its eCommerce growth. But a digital stumble left customers “disappointed” during the merchant’s anniversary, Nordstrom’s co-president said. In the coming months, the retailer plans to increase its digital appeal and also engage more deeply with customers via efforts centered in Los Angeles, which is Nordstrom’s largest market.  Read More...

Google is reportedly eyeing a series of connected buildings in Chicago for a flagship brick-and-mortar store. At the same time, Sam’s Club is turning a former location into a fulfillment center, and Kroger may be ready to put an autonomous vehicle on the road in Arizona. Take a look at some of the reasons digitally native brands are opening physical stores and how they’re growing their brick-and-mortar footprints.  Read More...

The connected world has a lot to offer everyone. Consumers get better services, businesses have a host of new options opened to them and financial institutions can offer more services for every being and business they serve. The problem is that “everyone” also includes hackers, who are constantly innovating new and interesting ways to turn intelligent devices against us.  Read More...