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Walmart Boosts Pay to $17.50/Hour, Offers New Paths to Advancement

A combination of regular annual increases and “targeted investments in starting rates” by Walmart will raise the average…

News January 25
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To Experience the Future of Retail, You’ll Want to Go to the Store

Over the past three years, most of us have done a lot more shopping online, so it’s easy…

Executive Viewpoints January 25
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NRF 2023 Spotlights Profitability, Workforce Enhancements and Media Network Opportunities

The NRF Big Show, held in NYC Jan. 15-17, did more than bring together more than 35,000 attendees…

Features January 24
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In an Uncertain Economy, Loyalty Programs can Give Retailers a Boost

Consumers are facing inflation and scaling back at least some of their spending as a result. Retailers can…

Executive Viewpoints January 23
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As CSR Gains Popularity, how can Brands Restrategize to Truly Make a Difference?

The rise of consumer social responsibility (CSR) has had a major impact on the retail industry — especially…

Executive Viewpoints January 20
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Capitalizing on Livestreaming’s Growth Potential: Expert Advice for Newbies

Livestreaming, also known as live commerce, is still emerging in Western markets, particularly when compared to the booming…

Features January 19
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Microsoft to Lay Off 10,000 Employees by April 2023

Microsoft will trim its workforce by 10,000 people, or approximately 5% of its total employees, according to a…

News January 18
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As headwinds mount the customer lifetime value will be the key to ecommerce success.

As Headwinds Mount, Lifetime Value will Become Ecommerce’s ‘North Star’

The ecommerce pandemic party is officially over. Following two lockdown-induced boom years, online retailers that were once investor…

Features January 18
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As other retailers brace for the impact of a looming recession, Saks OFF 5TH, has a rosier outlook.

NRF 2023: Saks OFF 5TH CEO Foresees Smooth Sailing for Off-Price Despite ‘Choppy’ Economic Waters

The mood on the street these days could generally be described as gloomy. But as other retailers brace…

Features January 16
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