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Facilities Management CEO: ‘Cleanliness Will Be Looked At In An Entirely Different Lens’

It’s long been a retail “business basic” to keep stores clean, both for purposes of hygiene and to create a positive customer experience. But as with so many other things,…

Features June 12

Inditex To Shutter Up To 1,200 Non-Zara Stores As It Pivots Toward E-Commerce

Inditex may close 1,000 to 1,200 stores as the retailer puts a greater emphasis on e-Commerce operations. Most of the closures are expected to be smaller, non-Zara branded locations, and…

News June 11

Potential RTW Retailwinds Bankruptcy Could Lead To Closure Of All Stores

If the coronavirus pandemic forces RTW Retailwinds into bankruptcy, the retailer might need to close all its physical stores, according to a filing with the SEC. RTW Retailwinds already is…

News June 11

Patagonia CEO Steps Down After 12 Years With Retailer

Patagonia President and CEO Rose Marcario is stepping down from her role, effective June 12. The retailer’s transition will be led by COO Doug Freeman as the company seeks a…

News June 11

Survey: Why Companies Must Upgrade CX Basics To Tap Surging Online Sales

Even though connecting with customers digitally has become critical since consumers and B2B buyers shifted more purchasing online during the pandemic, customers frequently report disappointing experiences with retail web sites…

Features June 11

SmartGift Earns Patent For Its E-Commerce Technology

SmartGift, a gift-based e-Commerce and data platform, has been issued a patent for its original work in e-Commerce technology. Retailers such as 1-800-Flowers, Pandora Jewelry and Under Armour use SmartGift…

News June 11

Forrester: Digital Growth, Consumer Convenience Will Drive The ‘Next Normal’

Over the past four months, retailers have been scrambling to adapt and respond to customer behaviors that have emerged due to the coronavirus pandemic. Solution providers also have joined the…

Features June 11

ThirdChannel Releases Audit Tool To Help Retailers Maintain Safe Reopening Procedures

ThirdChannel, a retail execution and in-store customer experience solution provider, has released a real-time safety auditing system that has been developed using the latest guidance from the CDC, WHO and…

News June 11

Managing COVID-19: Science-Based Pricing Helps Protect Your Price Image While Improving Loyalty

The intensity of market, shopper and competitive whiplash in the COVID-19 era continues relentlessly — and retailers in all sectors are dealing with the fallout. As state and local jurisdictions…

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