Gartner: IT Spending to Grow 2.7% in 2017Worldwide IT spending will grow 2.7% to $3.5 trillion in 2017, according to projections from Gartner, Inc. The latest forecast downgrades earlier projections of 3% growth for the year. HarperCollins Spreads the Word Via Amazon AlexaHarperCollins Christian Publishing began testing a new marketing channel this month by providing daily inspirational messages through the Amazon Alexa "intelligent assistant" voice control system. Top Trends in 2017 Grocery Shopping Providing a better experience for grocery shoppers could lead to stronger loyalty for retailers in 2017, according to one veteran industry watcher. Staples Names Chief Tech Officer Staples promoted Faisal Masud to the newly created role of chief technology officer. Amazon Makes Drone Delivery Official The sky is not a delivery limit for Amazon, which made its first package drop by drone to a test customer near Cambridge, England earlier this month. SMB Market Award Winner A new data solution lets Prosperity Organic Foods spend more time analyzing data and less time building spreadsheets. Amazon Offers Startup Brands Space on Canadian Website Amazon.ca announced the expansion of Amazon Launchpad for Canadian customers. Top 10 E-Commerce Trends Impacting Retail in 2017 Consumers want to deal directly with brands, and the brands could not be happier. Where do retailers fit in? Amazon, Target, Nike Among Social Media Top Performers While Amazon excelled in engagement, Target and Nike did a particularly good job of co-creating content. Ten Must-Know Scenes Behind CGBTLC 2016 This year's agenda honed in on interactive, discussion-type sessions with the launch of CGT University, for starters. Here are ten conference highlights that will strike a leadership chord. First Previous 41 42 43 44 45 Next Last
