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As Sports Authority Liquidates, What’s Next For Its Stores?

After a tumultuous few months that involved a Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization, preparations to close approximately 140 stores,…

News April 27
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Outmoded Scheduling Tools Result In Short-Staffed Retailers

Almost half (46%) of retailers say they are frequently or sometimes understaffed, according to research from WorkJam. Of…

News February 9
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Giant Eagle Deploys Task Management Tools To Manage Constant Change

Realizing that dealing with the unexpected is actually the norm, supermarket chain Giant Eagle is in the process…

News January 20
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Retailers Must Embrace Digital Technologies To Optimize The Store Experience

The retail experience, regardless of channel, is now largely driven by the merchant’s analysis and interpretation of consumer…

News January 12
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Will Small Business Saturday 2015 Surpass Last Year’s Bonanza?

With all the hype for Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals already kicking off the holiday season, it’s…

News November 27
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Black Friday To Regain Top Spot As Busiest In-Store Day Of 2015 Holiday Season

Knowing which days during the holiday season will attract the biggest crowds helps retailers allocate labor and other…

News November 24
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Starbucks To Close All 23 La Boulange Cafés

Starbucks is closing all 23 of its La Boulange bakery café locations by the end of September 2015,…

News June 18
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Sales Down, But Sales Per Shopper Up For Physical Stores

The spring season has been one of mixed emotions for brick-and-mortar retailers. Merchants boosted year-over-year average transaction value…

News May 22
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Goodwill Introduces RARE Boutique Catered To Trendy Consumers

Branching off from the typical brand experience can be a big risk for retailers, especially if their primary…

News April 30
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