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American Apparel Deploys Performance-Based Scheduling Chainwide

American Apparel is rolling out the StoreForce performance based scheduling platform in all of its 202 stores. The…

News May 26
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How To Manage New Overtime Pay Rules

Proposed changes to overtime pay rules that are scheduled to take effect at the height of the holiday…

Features May 22
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Millennials, Gen Z Value Brick-And-Mortar More Than Older Peers

Although Millennial and Gen Z shoppers have been raised with Internet connections, they still appreciate a fulfilling trip…

News May 9
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Aéropostale Bankruptcy: Just The Latest Teen Trauma

In the latest example of teen retailers failing to hold their own in the industry, Aéropostale filed for…

News May 4
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How Many Stores Is Too Many?

By Adam Blair, Executive Editor Many explanations have been floated for the recent challenges faced by brick-and-mortar retailers,…

Executive Viewpoints May 3
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GNC Plans To Sell Off 1,000 Stores As Focus Shifts To Franchisees

GNC is putting more of its branded stores in the hands of franchise operators as it aims to…

News April 29
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As Sports Authority Liquidates, What’s Next For Its Stores?

After a tumultuous few months that involved a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, preparations to close approximately 140 stores,…

News April 27
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Struggles At Sears And Kmart Signal Need For Department Stores To Downsize

Sears Holdings is closing up shop on 68 Kmart and 10 Sears stores this summer, further revealing the…

News April 25
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Loblaw Invests More Than $1 Billion As Canadian Retail Shows Strength

Loblaw Companies Limited, already a major Canadian supermarket and pharmacy operator, is setting its sights on getting even…

News April 13
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