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Retail imports at near-record levels, NRF reports

Mass Relators

WASHINGTON – Imports are expected to remain at near-record levels through the holiday season, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released Tuesday by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates. Those delays, in turn, can push back the vessels’ arrival at other ports on their schedules. That was down 5.9%

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A Look Back at 75 Years of Retail Innovation

Star Miconics

2002: The United Kingdom introduced the first cloud-based POS system, enabling businesses to manage their operations remotely and efficiently. At Star, we are dedicated to offering product lines and technologies that stay up-to-date with the evolving retail sector.

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“Primed for disruption”: Cargo Crew founder talks acquisition, growth plans

Inside Retail

The brand has been in operation since 2002, with over 25 per cent of its online sales coming from overseas. At that time, she said that uniforms were typically generic – involving polos or white shirts and black aprons. We talk about our online store as a window to the world, and we now ship to over 80 countries,” Rodgers said. “I

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Retail appointments of the week

Inside Retail

At Redmart, in four years as VP of commercial and marketing, revenue grew from $14 million to $285 million per annum and the platform’s product offer increased 25-fold after the adoption of drop shipping. Prior to that, he had held different positions at Fendi. Both will report to Ubaldo Minelli, CEO of the OTB group.

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Forte Forte's Tuscan boutique features subtle nautical details

Dezeen

When viewed together, the frames are meant to suggest the distinctive curvature of a ship's hull. Giada Forte, who co-founded Forte Forte, worked with art director Vattilana to fashion a relaxing courtyard-like area at the centre of the store, placing a bench beside a leafy tropical plant in a grooved vase.

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Retail Import Surge Expected Through Summer

VMS

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – The unprecedented surge of imports at retail container ports that began last summer is expected to continue at least through the end of this summer as retailers work to meet increased consumer demand, according to the monthly Global Port Tracker report released by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates.

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10 Online Business for Sale in June

Small Biz Trends

Take a look at the online businesses for sale in June. As a drop-shipping operation, this Home Decor Ecommerce Business ships 98% of its orders directly from the supplier. Established in 2002, this business has longevity with a trademarked name in a niche sector. READ MORE: How to Buy a Business.