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Retail Reset: Dealing with a Tight Labor Market While Keeping Existing Frontliners Happy

A customer has a question but can’t find anyone to help. When they finally track someone down, the employee doesn’t know the answer. Maybe the employee pages someone. Or, if…

Executive Viewpoints September 19

80% of Your Store’s Revenue is Coming from This Source

If anything, my 26 years of retail experience have shown that customer acquisition is initially the central purpose of any budding retail/ecommerce brand and continues to be an important factor…

Executive Viewpoints September 19

Tales from Ron Thurston’s Tour of Retail in America

Featuring: Ron Thurston, Author, Retail Pride and Host, ‘Retail in America’ After inspiring retail pride on a global scale, author and industry legend Ron Thurston is bringing his passion and…

Podcasts September 19
Terez Opens First Physical Store in NYC With Joy-Inspired Space

Terez Opens First Physical Store in NYC With Joy-Inspired Space

Women and children’s fashion brand Terez made its brick-and-mortar debut on Sept. 16, 2022 with its first physical store, located on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. The design of the colorful…

News September 16
Payments Tech Guide: How to Keep Up with Demand for Convenience, Contactless and BNPL

CFPB Announces Intention to Regulate BNPL Following Release of Consumer Impact Report

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is planning to start regulating buy now, pay later (BNPL) products. The organization noted that BNPL providers are already subject to some federal and…

News September 16
Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Picks 8 BIPOC-led Brands for MUSE Accelerator Program

Ulta Beauty launched its 10-week MUSE Accelerator program on Sept. 12, 2022 as part of the retailer’s initiative to drive greater acceptance, diversity, equity and inclusion in the beauty industry…

News September 16
Snoop Dogg and Funko have teamed up for a new co-branded store, Tha Dogg House

Snoop Dogg Sends Funko to ‘Tha Dogg House’

Collectibles brand Funko and entertainment icon Snoop Dogg are teaming up for a new product line that will be showcased in a co-branded store set to open in Inglewood, Calif.…

News September 16

Reuters: Mexican Retailer Liverpool Takes 9.9% Stake In Nordstrom to Diversify Geographic Assets

Mexican luxury department store Liverpool has reportedly taken a 9.9% passive stake in Nordstrom in a deal valued at $293.8 million, according to Reuters. Liverpool said in a statement that…

News September 16

When 62% of Shoppers Expect Their Cost of Living to Increase, Retailers Must Focus on Value and Experiences

Inflation fears are lingering as retailers approach the holiday season, with 79% of consumers saying their finances are a concern and 62% expecting their living costs to increase even further…

Features September 16
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