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Lids Rolls Out ‘Custom Zone’ Store Experience

Lids is rolling out a new store concept designed to enable shoppers to customize hats to support their…

News July 27
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Petco Debuts Cashier-Less Pilot Store

Petco is entering the cashier-less tech race by launching a new pet care store concept, PetCoach.The pilot opened in…

News July 18
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Macy’s Acquires Minority Stake In B8ta, Will Deploy Platform In Pop-Up Concept

A month after acquiring experiential retail concept shop Story, Macy’s is investing in another innovative retail industry player.…

News June 13
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Goodwill Boosts Retail Employee Performance With New Career Development Program

Goodwill has implemented a pilot program designed to improve retail retention and provide the resources necessary to stimulate…

News May 18
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#RIC18: West Elm Innovation VP: ‘Move From Outputs To Outcomes’

Retail organizations today — especially those set up with more traditional structures, hiring and employment — are challenged…

News May 10
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Former Home Depot CEO Reveals Rules For Leadership At Aptos Engage

When Frank Blake became chairman and CEO of The Home Depot in 2007 — after then-CEO Robert Nardelli stepped…

News April 20
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Study Reveals Why 96% Of Shoppers Leave Stores Empty-Handed

With as many as 96% of global shoppers having left a store without making a purchase on at…

News April 16
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The 4 Steps Needed To ‘Save Our Stores’

Although more than 3,200 U.S. stores are set to close in 2018, a majority of shoppers still want…

News March 30
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Only 35% Of Retailers Effectively Train Employees; 32% Don’t Train At All

While 57% of employed adults think that training is very effective in helping them do their job well,…

News March 19
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