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Amazon has received another citation from OSHA for worker safety violations.

UPDATE: Amazon Settles with OSHA on Ergonomics Complaints, Other Warehouse Safety Investigations Continue

[Update as of Dec. 27, 2024] The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has entered a corporate-wide settlement with Amazon to resolve its multiple ergonomics-related cases…

News December 27
The Container Store storefront.

Container Store Looks to Reset via Bankruptcy, CEO Promises Retailer is ‘Here to Stay’

[Update from Dec. 27, 2024] The Container Store filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy on Dec. 22 to facilitate a recapitalization effort aimed at bolstering its finances. The company said in a…

News December 27

4 Ways Retailers can Connect with Gen Z

Retailers have to start understanding Gen Z. They’re in their late teens to mid-20s and have far more purchasing power than we give them credit for. They’ll reach $12 trillion…

Executive Viewpoints December 27
What made the Stanley-Starbucks collab so effective? A combination of scarcity and social clout, according to one marketing professor.

What Made the Stanley-Starbucks Collab Go Viral? The Psychology of Scarcity

Editor’s Note: As 2024 comes to an end, we’re highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like this…

Features December 27

UPDATE: Saks Global Finalizes $2.7 Billion Neiman Marcus Acquisition

[Update as of Dec. 26, 2024] Saks Global has completed its acquisition of Neiman Marcus Group, joining the retailer’s portfolio of the Bergdorf Goodman, Saks Fifth Avenue and Saks OFF…

News December 26
The new Miniso store at American Dream mall.

Why Miniso is Making Hello Kitty, Barbie and Care Bears the Stars of its New Store

Editor’s Note: As 2024 comes to an end, we’re highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like this…

Features December 26

Technology Created Grocery Hopping, and Technology can Solve it

For consumers, grocery shopping has become a multi-location event, with shoppers visiting an average of 5.2 stores to cross every item off their lists. This “grocery hopping” trend has become…

Executive Viewpoints December 26

Preparing for the Post-Holiday Return Surge

During the pandemic, ecommerce returns majorly impacted retailers’ profit margins. As customers return to in-store shopping, retailers are continuing to face an increase in returns from online and in-store sales.…

Executive Viewpoints December 25

Private Label Everything: Why ‘Off-Brand’ is On-Trend

For decades, household name brands have topped the consumer market. They’ve dominated shelf space at retailers around the world while owning consumer mindshare thanks to massive marketing budgets, established reputations…

Executive Viewpoints December 24
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