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Preparing for the Vaccine Mandate: Why Transparency and Flexibility Will be Vital Tools

Editor’s Note: The National Retail Federation (NRF) and the Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) have requested that the…

Features September 22
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New Research: How the Delta Turning Point is Affecting Customer Sentiment and Retail Behavior

Retailers and marketers who were looking forward to a “more-normal” summer and back-to-school season in 2021 quickly realized…

Executive Viewpoints September 16
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Product Searches Reflect Indoor-Outdoor Split: Headphones, Stationary Bikes and Lipstick Pique Shoppers’ Interest

The summer of 2021 has been defined by shoppers looking to get back outside and enjoy the warm…

Features August 6
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Walmart, Apple Reimplement Mask Mandates After CDC Updates Guidance

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its mask guidance to recommend that all people…

News July 30
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NRF Revises 2021 Sales Forecast to Top $4.44 Trillion, but Growth Could Cool in H2

Retail sales for 2021 are now expected to grow between 10.5% to 13.5%, reaching more than $4.44 trillion,…

News June 10
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How GNC Tackled a Double Whammy: COVID-19 and its New Website’s Shakedown

The pandemic put pressure on every retailer’s website, but GNC faced a unique obstacle: the company had rolled…

Features June 2
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How Travel Restrictions Will Impact Retail and Consumer Spending This Summer

In America and all around the world, the long, slow climb back to normal is well under way.…

Executive Viewpoints May 25
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The Retail Reset: Examining Three Challenges Facing Retailers this Season

With summer on the horizon, we are seeing a new wave of consumer optimism. As vaccine distribution accelerates…

Executive Viewpoints May 21
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Walmart, Target and Other Retailers Relax Mask Requirements for Shoppers

UPDATE: CVS Pharmacy will also allow fully-vaccinated shoppers in-store without a mask as allowed by state and local…

News May 17
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