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Target Chief Apologizes as 'Holiday Hack' Claims Yet Another Victim
Target CEO Gregg Steinhafel addressed Target's data breach in his first live interview since the incident, while Neiman Marcus announced its own security violation.
4 Ways Retailers Can Ride the Post-Holiday Wave to More Sales
While the competition is taking a breath, use this time to create new customers and additional sales.
5 Secrets to Painless Returns
Setting up a separate return line and training employees can increase customer satisfaction and lessen headaches for your staff in the post-holiday season.
5 Common Ecommerce Returns Mistakes
Having a clear return policy and having a process for handling returns can reduce revenue loss and increase customer satisfaction.
3 Major Retail Predictions for 2014
One industry insider offers his top insights on the retail industry for the New Year.
This Retailer Raised Prices on Black Friday -- And Saw a Lift in Sales (Say What?!)
The maker of the irreverent Cards Against Humanity party game tacked $5 onto retail prices on a day when consumers expected to get ultra-deep discounts.
6 Simple, Low-Tech Ways to Reduce Shoplifting
Lighting and personal greetings are among the low-tech ways you and can make your store less attractive to thieves.
6 Tips to Reduce Employee Theft
One in every 40 employees steals from their employer. Make sure that your store isn't a target.
Business Owners: Want to Offer a Black Friday Deal? Here's How.
Small-business retailers may not be able to match the Black Friday extravaganzas offered by the big-box stores, but there are certain things they can do to compete.
The Psychology of Discounts and Deals (Motiongraphic)
Defining what it takes to get a potential customer to make a purchase is like nailing jello to a wall. Here's some insight into how people perceive and process deals.
Is Mass Customization the Future of Retail?
Letting your customer into the design process can boost engagement – and profits.
What You Need to Know About Managing Retail Inventory
With hundreds or even thousands of different items in stock, you'd best put a strong program in place that tracks critical information for you.
Why Wait Until Saturday? Small Businesses Seek Black Friday Buzz
Business owners eager to break out of the Small Business Saturday box are banding together in an attempt to conjure up some Black Friday magic.
10 Commandments of Retail Sales
Follow these ten simple rules and you'll close more sales almost immediately.
Wal-Mart to Open at 6 p.m. Thanksgiving Day
The world's largest retailer will be opening its doors two hours earlier than last year and will also offer a limited number of Black Friday deals on Thanksgiving morning.