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Why Bob’s Discount Furniture Set Its Own Stringent Safety Rules Chainwide

One of the biggest challenges non-essential retailers have faced as they reopen stores has been operational rules that vary by state, county and sometimes city by city. After a few…

Features July 28

Podcast: Is On-The-Way Delivery The Missing Fulfillment Puzzle Piece?

COVID-19 has called into question virtually everything we once knew about retail fulfillment. In response to the pandemic, retailers have bolstered their delivery and fulfillment offerings to cater to increasingly demanding…

Executive Viewpoints July 27

Lowe’s Sweetens Pro Loyalty Program With HomeAdvisor Subscription

Seeking to help the home service professionals who are Lowe’s for Pros Loyalty Program members capture more business, the retailer will provide them with a free one-year subscription to HomeAdvisor…

News July 27

RetailWire: Will The Retail Workforce Ever Return To Pre-Pandemic Levels?

The pandemic has hastened the evolution from analog to digital across all types of businesses, and retail is no different. Approximately 1.1 million of the 1.9 million unemployed retail workers…

Features July 27

Trending The Rules: Top Retail Trends Are Trending At An Unprecedented Rate

COVID-19 has changed retail. But much of what appears transformational really reflects the speed of impact rather than an unprecedented overhaul. Earlier this year, we released a report, titled “The…

Executive Viewpoints July 27

Tips For Effective Company Messaging And Communications During A Crisis

The last few months have signaled a turning point in digital marketing. Organizations across all industries have had to reconcile market changes, budget restrictions and mounting pressure to identify and…

Executive Viewpoints July 27
Marc Gorlin on Retail Remix

Will “On-The-Way” Delivery Shake Up The Fulfillment Space?

Featuring: Marc Gorlin, Roadie Retailers have bolstered their delivery and fulfillment offerings to cater to an increasingly demanding consumer. While speed is critical, retailers also need to think about how…

July 27

Brooks Brothers Receives $305 Million ‘Stalking Horse’ Bid

With its $305 million “stalking horse” bid, SPARC Group LLC (SPARC) has raised the possibility that Brooks Brothers will be able to emerge from bankruptcy with at least 125 of…

News July 24

Neiman Marcus Closing 4 Stores Including Hudson Yards Location

Just 16 months after its first New York City store debuted as the anchor for the brand-new Hudson Yards retail and residential complex, Neiman Marcus announced it would close the…

News July 24
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