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NRF Forecasts Nearly $850 Billion in Returns in 2025, Slight Decrease from 2024

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting a 15.8% return rate in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion, according to…

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CVS to Open Nearly 100 Community-Focused Stores this Year, Including in Former Rite Aid Locations

A recent CVS Health survey of 2,200 consumers and more than 1,060 pharmacists and pharmacy techs reveals how…

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Touting Strong Q3, Gass says Levi’s Could Double U.S. Store Footprint

Coming off a quarter when it generated net revenues of $1.5 billion — a 7% increase over the…

News October 14
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The Promotion Paradox: How Retailers can Rethink Holiday Sales Strategy

Every holiday season, we hear the buzz of internal celebrations, “Company XYZ Celebrates Record Black Friday!” Carts are…

Executive Viewpoints October 14
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How Payment Data is Shaping the Future of Retail

Retailers have endured something of a rollercoaster ride over the last few years, but the good news is…

Executive Viewpoints October 12
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How Edible Brands Leverages Brick-and-Mortar in a Delivery-Centric Category

Edible Brands operates both corporate-owned and franchised Edible Arrangements stores, but these brick-and-mortar locations have a few key…

Features October 12
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How Retail CIOs can Cut IT Costs Without Stifling Innovation

Retail CIOs are no strangers to volatility. From pandemic-induced digital acceleration to supply chain disruptions and shifting consumer…

Executive Viewpoints October 10
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Rent-to-Own Retailer Aaron’s Data Centralization Cuts Customer Acquisition Costs 33%

The rent-to-own retail sector puts a new spin on the classic “need vs. want” consumer equation. It’s designed…

Features October 9
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Grateful Dead Flies High at Aviator Nation Stores to Mark Band’s 60th Anniversary

Aviator Nation, the lifestyle brand inspired by a 1970’s-era California vibe, wanted to mark the 60th anniversary of…

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