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Family Dollar, Chico’s, Abercrombie & Fitch Closing A Combined 500+ Stores In 2019

Retailers are only a few months into 2019, but already there are more than 3,500 store closures planned. The latest news involves Dollar Tree, which is expected to shutter up…

News March 6

Shoppable Ads On Google Images: If You See Something, Buy Something

Alphabet is launching shoppable ads on Google Images, a move that will allow shoppers to make purchases directly from their search results. The tech giant has found that 50% of…

News March 6

How Can Retailers Take Advantage Of China Trade War Truce?

The Trump Administration announced last month that it would hold off on imposing additional tariffs on approximately $200 billion in Chinese goods, although tariffs imposed in 2018 remain in effect.…

Executive Viewpoints March 6

Happy Returns Debuts Self-Service Return Kiosks

Happy Returns, a provider of return and logistics solutions for retailers, has launched a new self-service return kiosk designed to provide consumers with a simplified way to return online purchases…

News March 6
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Retailers Are Turning To Face Recognition To Thwart Growing Fraud And Shoplifting Threats

An increasingly large number of retailers are waking up to an unfortunate fact: despite loss prevention and asset protection professionals’ best efforts, organized retail crime and return fraud continue to…

Executive Viewpoints March 6

Neiman Marcus Comes To Agreement With Lenders, Aims To Drive $5 Billion In Total Sales By 2024

Neiman Marcus has reached an agreement with majority noteholders and term lenders to extend the maturity of the retailer’s term loans and unsecured notes by three years. The plan, if…

News March 6

Exclusive Q&A: How Kroger Boosts Sales By Connecting Brands To Customers

Kroger has been able to connect the brands it carries with its customers in a way few other retailers can match, through the Kroger Precision Marketing (KPM) program. The initiative…

News March 6

Macy’s Will Expand AR-Powered Virtual Try-On Across Beauty Categories

Macy’s has unveiled new solutions designed to enhance the in-store and mobile customer experience at the Shoptalk conference being held in Las Vegas. The retailer will introduce an augmented reality…

News March 5

Post-Bankruptcy, David’s Bridal Names New Leaders

David’s Bridal, which emerged from bankruptcy in January without closing any of its 300 stores, is making some significant C-suite changes. The retailer named a new CEO, Tom Lynch, and…

News March 5
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