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Barnes & Noble Adds Fifth Small-Format Store
Barnes & Noble is taking a different approach to revitalizing its sales with smaller stores, according to Forbes. A fifth small-format prototype store will open in Woodbury, Minn. in May…
News December 31Will The $4.4 Billion Lampert Bid Save Sears From Liquidation?
Sears Chairman Eddie Lampert submitted a $4.4 billion bid for the struggling retailer just before the filing deadline on Dec. 28, potentially giving the chain a second chance at life,…
News December 31
4 Keys To Building A Successful Gift Card Program
With little time left in the holiday season, many Americans are eagerly scrambling to put together last-minute presents for everyone from loved ones to work friends. Perhaps they need the…
Executive Viewpoints December 31
8% Of Holiday Packages Were Delayed, But Communication Mitigates The Pain
The holiday rush doesn’t just clog queues at brick-and-mortar stores — it also causes backups for package carriers. An estimated 8% of packages handled by UPS and FedEx had delayed…
News December 31Unconventional Marketing: Turn Public Complaints Into Gold And Boost Your Sales Up To 40%
By Jaakko Timonen, No No No Are you one of the marketers who is constantly asking how to create authentic content that would build stronger emotional connections with customers that…
Executive Viewpoints December 31Sears Could Face Liquidation If Bid Fails To Materialize
Sears could be dealing with the “L” word — liquidation — if a bidder doesn’t come through within the next week, people familiar with the matter told CNBC. Additionally, the…
News December 28Getting The Most Out Of Security Labels For Increased Sales
By David Dalton and Keith McUmber, Checkpoint Systems Brands spend millions every year designing and refining product packaging to give it standout shelf-appeal and to make target consumers pine for…
Executive Viewpoints December 28
Get Ready, Retailers: Cannabis Sales Could Grow Like A Weed
Cannabis retailing is poised to be a major industry sector: a majority (56%) of U.S. consumers would try cannabis if it were legal, according to a survey by A.T. Kearney.…
News December 28Crisis On The Highway: The Impact Of Technology On The Driver Shortage
By Mark Pluta, Blume Global There’s a shortage of truck drivers across the nation, and the crisis hit an all-time high in October, according to the American Trucking Association. Various…
Executive Viewpoints December 27
