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Dollar General Hit with $1M More in OSHA Fines, Bringing Total Since 2017 to $15M

Retail TouchPoints

The location also had boxes and merchandise stored in an unsafe manner, exposing workers to struck-by hazards. We regularly review and refine our safety programs, and reinforce them through training, ongoing communication, recognition and accountability. OSHA’s investigation in Columbus, Ga.

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SoulMakes is a Leader in Crystal & Gemstone Gifts

Independent Retailer

Now, SoulMakes exclusively offers wholesale to boutique, tourist, resort, and general merchandise stores. While they make for a great addition to metaphysical shops, any retailer can see success when offering these lovely pieces. Once your order is submitted, they can have your merchandise shipped within the next 24-48 hours.

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November sales dip vs. October, up from last year

Mass Relators

WASHINGTON – November retail sales were down from October, when inflation worries prompted a surge of early holiday shopping. Consumers have been shifting back to in-store shopping for a more traditional holiday shopping experience, and we expect record participation for this year’s Super Saturday shopping weekend.”.

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How a doctor turned a Twitter joke into a retro-inspired apparel brand

Inside Retail

I’m not on Facebook, and my Instagram account has six pictures of my dog. I feel like what a modern business looks like isn’t so much a clothing brand that does videos to promote itself, but a video channel with a merchandise store. KS: In my own life, I’m not a social media-active person. That’s realistically what it is.

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NRF: Retail sales rebounded in March

Mass Relators

WASHINGTON – Retail sales rebounded with huge gains in March as government checks fattened consumers’ bank accounts and more vaccination against COVID-19 made it easier for shoppers to get out of the house and lead the acceleration of the U.S. Electronics and appliance stores were up 10.5% Health and personal care stores were up 5.7%

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In the Wake of ‘Returnageddon’ Retailers Seek New Solutions to an Age-Old Problem

Retail TouchPoints

In fact, even after the pandemic moves into the rear-view mirror, 46% of consumers plan to do the same amount of shopping online, and 42% said they will actually shop online even more than they do now, according to a recent study from Pitney Bowes. Most Consumers, Even Those Shopping Online, Prefer to Return In-Store.

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Should You Still Get A Google Ads Certification?

Store Growers

Shopping Ads Certification. The image below shows that study materials that are part of the Google Shopping certification: Of these 7 subtopics, 3 are things you don’t really need to start out: Local product ads. Showcase shopping ads. Like for example account structure, custom labels, tiered bidding. Performance planner.