Inside Retail

OCTOBER 17, 2021

Duty free shop operators and other airport retailers will be happy with the long-awaited (limited) opening of Australia’s international borders in November. And will retail be a net winner or loser from a total international border reopening? What will that mean for retailers? Will they come in the same numbers as in the past?

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Mass Relators

APRIL 8, 2024

WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation today announced the 2024 Top 50 Global Retailers. Conducted by Kantar, the 2024 list ranks international retailers, based on their operational performance as of the beginning of 2023. “In There was no movement among the Top 10 retailers from 2023 to 2024.

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Retail TouchPoints

JUNE 2, 2020

Over the past several days, executives from diverse retail companies issued statements and social media posts to employees and customers, seeking to compassionately address the strong feelings stirred up by the death of George Floyd and racism in general. Like Target , Best Buy is headquartered in the Minneapolis-St.

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Inside Retail

JUNE 29, 2023

Inside Retail : Tell me about your career journey. How did you get into the retail industry, and what are some of the different roles you’ve held along the way? I recognised a burning desire to start my own company, and in so doing, address a shortage of quality shopping options for plus-size women.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 28, 2021

Think food services, retail and personal and laundry services, for instance. A National Retail Federation and Forrester study showed many Americans tried contactless payments for the first time in 2020. Small businesses, including minority-owned companies, are the backbone of our communities.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 1, 2021

Across the entire spectrum, users, growers, retailers and dispensaries are honestly not exactly seen yet as part of a mainstream community. No, of course not; we still need them in place for various legitimate reasons, i.e., ensuring drug companies do not take advantage or lie to their customers or overstep consumer privacy civil rights.

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Retail Minded

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The holidays have always been an opportune time for small business owners to attract new customers, but this year could prove especially fruitful for retailers with the right strategies, as the National Retail Federation predicts holiday spending will jump 3%-4% from last year. But it’s also a performance art.

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Inside Retail

APRIL 3, 2023

billion population, whose propensity for online spending has attracted global companies and digital platforms. With the cheapest mobile data rates in the world, thanks to intense competition among telecoms providers, and the explosive growth of social media and personal entertainment, Indian consumers are going digital at a breakneck pace.

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Retail TouchPoints

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021

The recently announced vaccine mandate , which will require all employers with 100 or more employees to make sure their workers receive the vaccine or take a COVID-19 test weekly, is positioned to have a major impact on retail operations. Of course, frontline retail employees are facing very different pressures than the typical office worker.

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Inside Retail

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Retailers know that hyper convenience is essential to the e-commerce proposition, and many continue to offer ‘free returns’ to remain competitive. However, the real cost of such a service is not sustainable – not for retailers and not for the planet.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Unfortunately Twitter’s approach resembles strategies adopted by a growing number of companies in recent years. Klarna, a Swedish financial technology company sent a prerecorded message to inform employees of 700 layoffs last May, while P&O ferries dismissed 800 staff over Zoom in March.

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Mass Relators

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) chief executive officer Tim Wentworth announced Thursday updates to WBA’s Executive Committee as the company advances a health services strategy rooted in its retail pharmacy footprint. DEERFIELD, Ill. Healthcare. Langowski will lead WBA’s U.S.

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Small Biz Trends

OCTOBER 7, 2022

The impact of inflation is highlighted in a new global report by Meta, the parent company of Facebook. The analysis of SMBs in 30 nations found that inflation was a major concern for SMBs particularly those involved in export. Why People Believe Things That Aren’t True Inside Your Company. Gas Prices Going Up Again.

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Mass Relators

AUGUST 7, 2023

When a famous and well-loved retailer, known for its iconic footwear, flannel products and liberal return policies, announced a few years back that it was tightening returns policies, it attracted considerable media attention. The media coverage was primarily negative, and upset consumers lambasted the retailer on social media.

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Hunton Andrews Kurth

MAY 31, 2023

Counterfeit goods continue to become increasingly ubiquitous, presenting a host of issues for both retailers and consumers. On May 25, 2023, a request for comments published in the Federal Register.

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Small Biz Trends

JULY 8, 2021

What do the latest retail statistics tell us about retailing in 2021? We have assembled all the numbers you need, including store operations, shopper behaviors, how retailers market their businesses, and much more. If you own a retail store or are considering shop ideas for a new one, take a look at the stats below.

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Retail TouchPoints

JULY 30, 2020

billion , according to research from the National Retail Federation (NRF) and Prosper Insights & Analytics. Retail, Wholesale and Distribution leader in an interview with Retail TouchPoints. Consumers’ desire for fast, efficient shopping is giving big-box retailers an advantage.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Leaders from some of the world’s largest retailers and other influential organizations are among a slate of speakers who will make their debut on the main stage at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show. “We Vivek Sankaran, CEO, Albertsons Companies Inc. Complimentary registration is available to editorial members of the news media.

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VMS

JANUARY 12, 2022

Leaders from some of the world’s largest retailers and other influential organizations are among a slate of speakers who will make their debut on the main stage at NRF 2022: Retail’s Big Show. “We Vivek Sankaran, CEO, Albertsons Companies Inc. Complimentary registration is available to editorial members of the news media.

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Rangeme

JUNE 10, 2021

After more than ten years of serving in the military and working for the federal government, Yancy Seals found himself motivated to start something new. Fast forward 15 years and Triple D’s BBQ is growing significantly and selling products locally, regionally, and nationally. Seals contributed to the great food (and company!)

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VMS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

(PRESS RELEASE) WASHINGTON – The National Retail Federation announced that Target Board Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Brian Cornell will receive The Visionary award, given each year to an outstanding retail industry leader. He leads the organization’s global business, including the company’s more than 1,900 U.S.

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Wiser

AUGUST 2, 2018

While eCommerce has become a major part of the retail landscape, brick-and-mortar stores aren’t going anywhere. It’s what brings shoppers to the store that opens doors for brands to leverage their brick-and-mortar retailers to drive awareness. Make sure your displays across retailers are compliant, strategic, and visual.

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Wiser

JUNE 26, 2018

There’s hope for the traditional, walk-in business in this fast-paced, tech-savvy era of retail. Many consumers and business owners are only choosing to see the 16 percent of brick and mortar retailers who are planning to decrease their locations within the year. Engage customers with social media tactics. .

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Retail Minded

JANUARY 21, 2022

This past week in New York City, National Retail Federation hosted its annual BIG Show. Recognized and respected as the largest conference and expo in the world supporting the retail industry, I was both excited and proud to return to the NRF show floors for the first time since the global pandemic. billion in 2021 alone.

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Mass Relators

JANUARY 31, 2022

in 2014 Brian Cornell’s game plan has involved listening to customers, then making sure the company has the flexibility to deliver on what’s most important to them. The message wasn’t well received, he said, with some analysts and media members scoffing at the notion of a retail renaissance centered on the in-store shopping experience.

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Retail TouchPoints

DECEMBER 21, 2023

The editors of Retail TouchPoints are sharing our picks for the seven most consequential stories of 2023. Retailers heeded the call by entering resale in droves ; Crocs , J.Crew , Kate Spade , The Container Store and American Eagle are just a handful of the brands that launched new resale or reuse initiatives this year.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 12, 2024

2023 Predictions Recap Jason : At least 2 retail bankruptcies (besides Party City) Yes BNPL Consolidation (Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay. No Shopify launches an ad product such as a retail media network Yes Meta/Google/TikTok lose ad share to new social media platforms and retail media networks.

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Inside Retail

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Watch any match of the English Premier League and you will see a plethora of companies that paid millions just to have their logo seen in the background. In 2018, tennis ace Roger Federer signed a 10-year deal with Uniqlo to replace his former endorsement with Nike. Each has their own sub-brand under Nike Inc.,and

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Small Biz Trends

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

According to the National Retail Federation, more than 95% of Americans planned to make a Halloween-related purchase in 2021. After all, the National Retail Federation reports an annual $10 billion in Halloween-related spending, so what small business wouldn’t want a slice of that pie?

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Mass Relators

APRIL 23, 2023

Leaders of the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS) on Sunday addressed a high-energy and robust audience of retailer and supplier members at the 2023 NACDS Annual Meeting, in the Association’s 90th Anniversary year. We have two big federal level victories in recent days. PALM BEACH, Fla.

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Retail Geek

MAY 6, 2024

Episode Summary: In this episode, Jason “Retailgeek” Goldberg and Scot Wingo dive deep into Amazon’s first quarter results for 2024, analyzing the company’s performance in various segments such as retail, offline and online sales, marketplace, AWS, and advertising. The duo also delves into the U.S. growth rate.

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Retail TouchPoints

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is publicly backing the $1.2 The association’s campaign includes a 30-second video titled “ Fortify ” along with radio and static digital ads, supported by a six-figure ad buy across connected TV, radio and social media platforms.

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Mass Relators

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

BOSTON — Retailers and suppliers who returned to this year’s National Association of Chain Drug Stores Total Store Expo late last month heard an encouraging message about their industry and its growing role at the center of America’s health care and wellness future. The pandemic confirmed our case, and redoubled our resolve.

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Retalon

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

Future retail growth and profitability depend on sustainable supply chains. If you’re paying close attention to the industry, you’ll realize that sustainability in supply chains is not just advisable, it is the key to survival (and profitability) for today’s retailers and CPGs. The globalization gravy train has stopped.

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Retail Geek

JANUARY 20, 2023

We also recap the full retail year for 2022 and the NRF Big Show. 2023 Predictions Jason : At least 2 retail bankruptcies (besides Party City) BNPL Consolidation (Klarna, Affirm, Afterpay. Scot: [4:33] This retail thing is catching on. A weekly podcast with the latest e-commerce news and events.

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Mass Relators

APRIL 22, 2021

Throughout her 30-year career, Harris has gained extensive industry experiences in the technology, media, retail, telecommunications, transportation, industrial and healthcare sectors. In August 2013, Harris was appointed by President Barack Obama to chair the National Women’s Business Council.

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