With aim of persuading customers to spend more time in store, retailers are partnering with restaurants to open in-store cafes. But is this a viable partnership? Read more...

A growing number of CEOs are searching for ways to show that they care about more than boosting profits and stock prices, and Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga says “DQ” is as important as IQ or EQ. Read the full article...

Big brands shouldn't make the mistake of acting like a startup, argues Marketing Week, but aim to acknowledge their weaknesses and play to their strengths strategically. Read more...

It may sound like the latest human resources buzzword, but Raconteur argues that employee journey mapping has the potential to drive real change for businesses. Read more...

Multi-brand fashion boutiques with sharply curated selections are profiting at the expense of legacy department stores, as Japan sees a growing interest in buying less, but better. Read more...

Bain & Company argues that CEOs and boards tend to have only a vague understanding of the attributes they should be looking for in a chief marketing officer. That’s due in part to their reliance on three...

Divides and inconsistencies between a retailer's online and store offering are often cited as pain points in an industry that's witnessing huge structural change. Retail Gazette and iAdvize this week hosted a...

Leading companies have increased their market value through cultivating new ideas internally and adopting an ambitious portfolio approach to innovation. Businesses which take risks and encourage outside-the-box thinking...

Brands enjoying revenue growth are likely to focus on brand building instead of just sales alone, seeing marketing as an investment rather than a cost. Innovation and collaboration are also high priorities for winning...