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Gildan Wins American Apparel Auction With $88 Million Bid

Although Amazon and Forever 21 both reportedly showed interest in bidding on American Apparel during its bankruptcy auction,…

News January 10
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The Emergence Of The On-Demand Associate

Amazon’s impact on the retail sector has been openly top of mind for retail professionals over the past…

Executive Viewpoints January 3
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‘Suggested Selling’ In Stores To Top 51% By 2019

As the store’s role continues to evolve with consumer shopping preferences changing, omnichannel retailers aren’t just dabbling in…

News December 7
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Holiday ‘Confidence Gap’ Reveals Disconnect Between Manager And Employee Attitudes

When it comes to handling the demands of the holiday season, 70% of retail managers feel their teams…

News November 22
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Can Simon Help Aéropostale Bounce Back To 500 Stores?

It was a rough 2016 for Aéropostale; the teen brand declared Chapter 11 bankruptcy before a consortium including…

News November 2
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Is Staples One Step Closer To Selling Off European Stores?

Three months after reports indicated that Staples was seeking a ‘Brexit’ of its own, the office supplies brand…

News October 18
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Toys ‘R’ Us Sells FAO Schwarz To Toy Manufacturer

More than a year after closing the iconic Manhattan FAO Schwarz store, Toys ‘R’ Us is selling off…

News October 4
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87% Of Shoppers May Buy Based On Store Associate Input

Although e-Commerce continues to grow as a retail channel, more than half (58%) of shoppers say online shopping…

News September 28
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Discounters Aldi And Lidl Put Big U.S. Brands On Notice

German discount supermarket chains Aldi and Lidl are aiming at U.S. market expansion, a strategy that is keeping…

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