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Won’t You (Not) Be My Neighbor? Barriers To Cannabis Uses In Retail

In the last decade, the recreational and medical use of cannabis has become widespread and well-established in the United States: recreational use of cannabis is legal in 11 states, the…

Executive Viewpoints March 30

Podcast: Badgley Mischka’s Christine Currence On The New Meaning Of Luxury Retail

The advent of social media has democratized the luxury industry, with consumers demanding more access, more control and more authentic connections with once-untouchable brands.  Some luxury brands have shied away from this new reality, prohibiting consumers from easily accessing…

Executive Viewpoints March 27

COVID-19 Impact: DSW, Nordstrom, B8ta, Ascena And Build-A-Bear Furlough Employees

More retailers trying to cut costs amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak are putting employees on furlough — and not just store employees. DSW parent Designer Brands, Nordstrom, b8ta, Ascena Retail…

News March 27

Retail Store Tours Launches Daily Video Reports On The Global Impact Of Coronavirus

Retail Store Tours has created a series of daily video reports on the impact of COVID-19 on the global retail sector. The reports will highlight conditions on the ground at…

News March 27

Kroger Creates Pilot Pickup-Only Location To Prepare For Wave Of E-Commerce Orders

Kroger is stepping up its coronavirus response by converting a Cincinnati store into a curbside pickup-only location, according to Business Insider. The supermarket chain is testing this concept in response…

News March 27

COVID-19 Impact: E-Commerce Sales Surge As More Shoppers Display Urgent Buying Habits

Mass store closures across “non-essential” retailers in the wake of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic made it obvious that shoppers secluded in their homes would spend more time shopping online, but…

News March 27

Marketing During COVID-19: Entertainment, Cleanliness And Charity Make For Winning Messages

It should come as no surprise that COVID-19 and the accompanying social distancing guidelines have changed how people shop — but that doesn’t mean retailers’ marketing efforts should go dormant.…

Features March 27

Combating The Curse Of Retail Inventory Shrinkage

Real-time inventory data management has been a game changer in the retail industry. However, one of the biggest data issues is knowing the status of inventory at any given point…

Executive Viewpoints March 27

Neiman Marcus, JOANN Stores Partner To Manufacture Masks, Scrubs For Health Care Workers

Neiman Marcus and JOANN Stores are stepping up the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19) by partnering to begin producing nonsurgical personal protective equipment (PPE), including masks, gowns and scrubs for front-line…

News March 26
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