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Making The Retail Industry Sustainable
In 1987, the United Nations Brundtland Commission defined sustainability as "meeting the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." In the retail industry, a real threat to our environment is the thirst and production for fast fashion.
Costco Isn't Facing Devastating Surges in Theft Like Target and Walmart — and the Reason Is Very Simple
The retailer's CFO revealed its strategy during a fourth-quarter-earnings call.
How Retailers Are Using Technology to Transform the Product Returns Process into a Customer-Centric Advantage
As return rates escalate, the implementation of smart returns technology emerges as a vital strategy, offering a seamless, eco-friendly solution that enhances customer satisfaction while reducing costs and fostering a greener retail landscape.
Would You Take a Pay Cut to Help Your Staff? Container Store CEO Cuts Salary By Almost $100,000 to Guarantee Pay Raises for Employees
The CEO's pay cut comes amid declining sales for The Container Store.
10 Ways to Reimagine Retail and Virtual Shopping Since COVID-19
In the post-COVID era, virtual shopping experiences are revolutionizing the retail landscape, merging the efficiency of technology with the personal touch of traditional shopping.
The Man Who Invented a Technology Used Billions of Times a Day Doesn't Get Credit for It. Now He's Setting the Record Straight.
Paul McEnroe, an award-winning engineer who spent more than two decades in leadership roles at IBM, opens up about the Universal Product Code's development and the misconception that persists.
America's Largest Private Employer Is Reducing Starting Pay for New Workers. Here's Why — and What It Means for Retail.
Most new hires will now earn the lowest possible hourly wage for their respective store, unlike when they previously had the potential to earn more than other store workers in certain roles.
Dollar Tree CEO Says 'Elevated' Theft Is Affecting Profit Margins
Executives at Dollar Tree partially attributed the decline in the company's gross profit margin to instances of increased theft across its stores.
'Increasingly Serious' Retail Crime Is Hitting Another Beloved U.S. Retailer Hard — and Its CEO Reveals a Bleak Trajectory
Violent retail theft incidents are also on the rise.
A 166-Year-Old Luxury Retailer Says This Might Be Its 'Last' Holiday Season Due to the 'Profound Erosion' of San Francisco
The owner of San Francisco luxury department store Gumps took out a full-page ad in "The San Francisco Chronicle" to express concern over the city's current state and call on city officials to clean up the streets.
Overstock Is Now Bed Bath & Beyond, Website Redirects
The online furniture retailer announced Overstock will change its name to Bed Bath & Beyond in June.
70% of Small Business Owners Say Online Marketplaces Help Them Boost Sales — and Now It Can Be True For You.
To combat the expensive and burdensome overhead of physical retail stores, small businesses should fully embrace online marketplaces. Here are five compelling reasons why.
Online Stores Like Amazon Are Robbing Your Brand — Here's How AI Can Stop Them
AI has enormous potential for sellers and vendors on marketplaces. By using AI to learn about customers, adjust rates, optimize pricing and manage inventory, brands can improve their competitive advantage, drive sales and increase overall profitability on online platforms.
Apple Focuses On Retail Stores In India: Report
The report stated that the company has started offering discounts online and also at two company-owned stores in India
'It's an Addiction': Rise of the Squishmallows, an Irresistible Plush Toy With an Adult Fanbase
Unlike traditional plush toys, Squishmallows have attracted a significant adult following, contributing to the "kidulting" trend.