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IoT and Store Visibility May Enable Retailers to Combat Shrink

Organized Retail Crime (ORC) has been an issue for retailers for years and is only continuing to grow…

Executive Viewpoints March 14
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Ross Stores Plans to Add 100 Brick-and-Mortar Locations by January 2023

Ross Stores is already nearly one-third of the way toward its goal of opening approximately 100 new stores…

News March 10
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Three Key Considerations Affecting Retail Design in 2022

With the potential for new COVID variants, record levels of inflation and evolving consumer preferences, 2022 retail design…

Executive Viewpoints March 9
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Chewy Co-Founder Takes 9.8% Stake in Bed Bath & Beyond, Calls for Sale of buybuy BABY

RC Ventures, the venture capital fund of Chewy Co-founder and GameStop Chairman Ryan Cohen, has taken a 9.8%…

News March 8
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Amazon to Shutter 68 Stores Across Multiple Brick-and-Mortar Concepts

Even as Amazon continues to open fashion, grocery and convenience brick-and-mortar stores, the ecommerce giant announced planned closures…

News March 3
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Ukraine Crisis: Retailers React With Direct Support, Charitable Efforts and Product Boycotts

Retailers across the globe are reacting to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in multiple ways: some are refusing to…

News February 28
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Target Enhances Employee Benefits with Higher Wage Range and Expanded Healthcare Access

Noting the importance of investing in its team members, Target announced a new starting wage range of $15…

News February 28
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Nordstrom Issues Supplier Mandate for RFID Tagging

Nordstrom has joined other retailers in mandating the application of RFID tags to the products it sells in…

News February 25
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For Designers and Retailers: How to Put Your Photography to Work

Now that nearly everyone carries a phone with a digital camera and apps for sharing content across global…

Executive Viewpoints February 23
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