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What the Metaverse Means for the Apparel Industry
In the metaverse, the apparel industry will find itself at the intersection of digital social interaction, online ecommerce and creative virtual expression.
5 Reasons to Be Bullish on Brick and Mortar in 2022
The year 2020 was supposed to be brick and mortar's death knell but turned out to be a catalyst for its evolution and strength.
How This Leader Is Driving Social Change and the Future of Retail
12 leadership lessons from Foot Locker chairman, president and CEO Richard Johnson.
US Retailers Raise Prices of Discounted CCP Virus Test Kits After Agreement Ends With Biden Administration
Walmart and Kroger have both raised their prices for the BinaxNOW COVID-19 rapid tests, after an agreement with the Biden administration to sell the antigen self-test kits at a fixed price expired at the end of the year.
Gas Prices Expected to Rise in 2022, Could Hit Over $4 per Gallon in Spring: GasBuddy
GasBuddy's 2022 Gasoline Forecast (pdf), released Dec. 29, predicts that the national retail gasoline price will average $3.41 per gallon for all of 2022-assuming no significant interruptions to the ongoing economic recovery.
Retailers Urging Congress to Take Action Against Shoplifters Selling Stolen Goods Online
A coalition of major retailers called on Congress Thursday to implement stricter legislation to increase transparency on e-commerce platforms in a bid to deter criminals from being able to easily resell stolen goods online.
Free On-Demand Webinar: Driving Social Change & the Future of Retail with Foot Locker CEO Richard Johnson
Learn how the retail giant's Chairman/CEO Richard Johnson sees the future of retail, puts a community-centric approach at the heart of business strategy, and more. Watch now!
Labor Board Official Orders Revote on Forming Union for Alabama Amazon Warehouse Workers
The decision was issued Monday by a regional director of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) after an agency review found that Amazon improperly pressured warehouse staff to vote against joining a union in early February.
Unpacking the Disruptors of Retail
The modern age of retail faces many challenges, but overcoming these obstacles can drive a company's success.
Federal Reserve: Businesses Say Vaccine Mandates Are Hurting Employment
The Fed's so-called Beige Book noted that the U.S. economy has been "dampened by a low supply of workers," partially due to vaccine mandates.
8 Women Founders Talk About the Biggest Missed Opportunities in Retail
From AI and DTC partnerships to disrupting the shopping experience as we know it, these founders have big ideas about what's possible for retail and e-commerce.
Gasoline Prices Hit 7-Year High Even as Demand Falls for 4th Straight Week
For the week of Sept. 6, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline rose to a seven-year high of $3.176 from $3.139 the week prior.