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Retail Recap Of The Week

Independence Day is just around the corner! But before you go and enjoy the extended weekend, take a look at some quick tidbits throughout the retail industry! Etsy Enters The…

Executive Viewpoints June 30

Hot Topic Leader To Take Over As Belk CEO

After 35 years working at a business carrying his family’s name, Tim Belk will step down as CEO of department store chain Belk Inc. on July 5, 2016. Former Hot…

News June 30

Nike Feels Heat Of Competition, Sporting Goods Store Closings

Nike, long a dominant brand in the footwear and activewear industries, has hit a bit of a bumpy road in 2016. As competitors such as Under Armour and Adidas keep…

News June 30

$5.5 Trillion Gap Could Define The Future For Emerging Markets Through 2030

It’s never too early to look ahead when considering future global strategies. That said, 2030 could be a very good year for retailing in emerging markets. But it could just…

Features June 29

Watchdog Calls Walmart On ‘Made In The U.S.A.’ Product Claims…Again

Just as the Fourth of July inches closer, Walmart has once again come under fire from advertising watchdog group Truth In Advertising (TINA) for allegations that it is still using…

News June 29

Independent Retailer Month Kicks Off This July

July 4 is Independence Day, but independent retailers have an opportunity to celebrate all month. This July marks the return of Independent Retailer Month, an annual national movement that aims…

News June 29

Inaugural National Merchant Day To Honor Payments And Loyalty Innovation

Mark your calendars: September 13, 2016 will be more than an ordinary Tuesday. It also will be the first National Merchant Day, designed to celebrate retailer innovations in payments, loyalty…

News June 29

Will EBay’s Crowdsourcing Campaign Catch On?

With the presidential election only a few months away, eBay decided to take advantage of the event by introducing a vote of its own via a campaign that spans through…

Executive Viewpoints June 29

Under Armour Charts Innovative Course With UA Lighthouse

In an era where retailers seek to outpace industry trends, some ambitious brands have built their own innovation labs to better understand how to improve the modern shopping experience. Under…

News June 29
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