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The PR Perils of Inaccurate Sales Tax

It’s rare that sales tax issues make the news, and when they do, it’s generally not great for…

Executive Viewpoints April 12
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Costco Ventures Further into Healthcare with New Weight Loss Service

Costco has expanded its partnership with health care marketplace Sesame to offer weight loss care that includes individual…

News April 4
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4 Key Point-of-Sale Trends for 2024

The point-of-sale (POS) system has always been the one truly indispensable technology for any merchant, large or small.…

Features February 29
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FTC Seeks to Block $24.6 Billion Kroger-Albertsons Merger

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has formally challenged the proposed $24.6 billion Kroger acquisition of Albertsons, calling the…

News February 26
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Kroger, Albertsons Delay Merger Timeline to August as They Negotiate with Regulators

The planned $24.6 billion merger of supermarket giants Kroger and Albertsons has faced pushback from federal regulators, state…

News January 18
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Virginia Costco Workers Vote to Join Teamsters Union

Costco workers in Norfolk, Va. have voted to join the Teamsters Local 822, with the union calling this…

News January 2
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Breaking Barriers: How Brick-and-Mortar Retailers can Deliver Exceptional Customer Experiences

People have been saying “Retail is dead” for several years now. The problem is it simply isn’t true.…

Executive Viewpoints December 26
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The Big Idea is Broken. Welcome To Weirdvertising.

Is it just me, or is advertising getting weirder? There was a time not long ago when brands…

Executive Viewpoints December 20
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Revolutionizing Retail Sustainability with Eco-Friendly Innovations

The retail industry stands at a crossroads over concerns about sustainability. The need to adopt eco-friendly practices has…

Executive Viewpoints November 8
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