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Costco, Nordstrom And Abercrombie Results Showcase Retail Fortunes Across Three Verticals

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Nordstrom, like many other department stores, had a much weaker quarter: overall sales fell 40% , with full-price locations dropping 36% and the off-price division declining 45%. The declines were attributed to store closures, though the retailer has reopened about 40%.

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Retail Logistics: Boosting Efficiency and Productivity

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This process often consumes a substantial amount of labor, time and cost, accounting for 50%-75% of total operating expenses in a typical retail store. Enhancing Order Picking CollaboMation can significantly impact one crucial area: order picking.

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Extended COVID-19 Crisis Could Force Tailored Brands Into Bankruptcy

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The retailer also reported a same-store sales increase of 2.4%. However, the pandemic forced Tailored Brands to close all its shops and e-Commerce fulfillment centers in the U.S. The retailer posted a sales drop of 60.4% in February. and Canada, from March 17, 2020 through the end of the first quarter.

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Ancora Holdings Calls for New Kohl’s CEO and Chairperson Following Rejected Acquisition Offers

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Unfortunately, the facts indicate Kohl’s lacks the right leadership for the exceedingly challenging period ahead — one that will require the Company to reverse high-single-digit sales declines, contain capital expenditures and operating expenses, and immediately optimize fulfillment, marketing and merchandising.”.