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How Cashierless Stores Can Solve Labor Challenges and Create New Levels of Customer Convenience

Cashierless stores, also known as autonomous stores, are sprouting up in a range of venues, from airports to…

Features June 2
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Belk to Pilot Conn’s Shop-in-Shops in up to 20 Stores

Regional department store retailer Belk will host shops featuring products and services sold by Conn’s HomePlus in 10…

News June 1
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Top 10 Trends Driving Retail Growth

There are a lot of people making a good living forecasting what’s going to happen in retail. Things…

Executive Viewpoints June 1
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Gamified Training Boosts Brand’s Appliance Sales 26.2%

As consumer appliances grow ever more sophisticated, it can be a challenge for retail salespeople to stay up…

Features May 27
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Reuters: Kohl’s Bidders Plan to Lower Offers By Up to 15% Following Poor Performance

Bidders for Kohl’s are reportedly preparing to make binding offers that are lower than the initial indicative bids…

News May 26
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In Control From Afar: Using IoT to Manage Enterprise Energy Usage

Imagine being a retail facility manager with a portfolio of two dozen stores in the Southeast. It’s mid-July,…

Executive Viewpoints May 20
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Kohl’s Could be Just Weeks From a Sale Despite Weak Q1 Results and Two C-Level Departures

It looks increasingly likely that a Kohl’s sale may be imminent, with the retailer receiving final bids from…

News May 19
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Q1 2022 Roundup: Big Box Giants’ Sales Growth Slows, Cool Weather Chills Home Improvement Results

The nation’s largest retailers have been holding strong against supply chain challenges, high fuel costs and inflation, but…

News May 18
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GameStop Poaches Belk CEO for COO Position

GameStop has named Belk’s Interim CEO Nir Patel to the role of COO, effective May 31, 2022. Patel…

News May 17
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