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Mattress Firm Files For Bankruptcy, Will Close Up To 700 Stores

After weeks of rumors regarding its future, Mattress Firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and will begin to close roughly 200 stores in the next few days. Presently operating…

News October 5

Epson Partners With ShopKeep To Offer SMB Solution

ShopKeep has partnered with Epson America to offer a solution that helps SMB retailers and restaurants improve operational efficiency and customer service. ShopKeep has certified the Epson TM-m10 POS and…

News October 5

KIDBOX Launches Exclusive Personality-Based Private Label Brands

KIDBOX has delivered a more personal touch to its shopping experience with the launch of three private label brands. The new lines are designed to be curated based on the…

News October 5

3 Questions To Ask Your Managers To Prevent Compliance Fines

By Derek Jones, Deputy Activity-based scheduling (ABS) refers to crafting a schedule that considers shifts and tasks necessary for execution. For example, if a retail associate is scheduled to work…

Executive Viewpoints October 5

Birchbox Pilots In-Store Beauty Experiences In 11 Walgreens Stores

Birchbox is piloting new beauty experiences in select Walgreens stores in the next few months, signaling that the retailer is realizing the benefits of expanding its brick-and-mortar presence. The pilot…

News October 4

Alshaya Deploys Analytics Solution Supporting 4,000 Locations

Alshaya, an international franchise operator, has selected Manthan solutions to support enterprise-wide analytics for its 4,000 physical stores and 53,000 associates across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe. The…

News October 4

Barnes & Noble Gets Serious About Considering A Sale

Barnes & Noble (B&N) has entered a formal review process to evaluate strategic alternatives, including a potential sale. The decision follows interest from “multiple parties” to acquire the company, including…

News October 4

Toys ‘R’ Us May Get A Second Chance As A Store-Within-A-Store Concept

The biggest lenders of Toys ‘R’ Us have decided to cancel the bankruptcy auction for the retailer’s name and other intellectual property assets, and may instead resurrect the brand, according…

News October 4

Brandless Launches Second Pop-Up In NYC Focused On Sampling, Not Sales

Brandless will host a pop-up shop inside the Milk Building in New York City at 459 W. 14th Street, according to TechCrunch. The temporary location will be open from Oct.…

News October 4
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