Dealing with product theft
The pressing economic climate has driven many Americans to steal products from retailers because they can no longer afford to buy them. Continue reading
Monthly Archives: May 2012
Specialty retailers see big gains
While major corporations may seem to receive the greatest amount of attention, this year specialty retail sectors are putting their retail software to use and experiencing great success. Continue reading
Experts tell retailers to invest in multichannel operations
With the advent of ecommerce, brick-and-mortar retail operations have been devising a variety of strategies to offer customers the same convenience, low prices and selection of products that their online counterparts do. Continue reading
Tech revolution means big things for UK retail
Retailers in the United Kingdom may see some radical changes in the ways consumers shop over the next few years, with eBay’s U.K. branch proclaiming the sector is “on the cusp of a third wave of technological revolution.” Continue reading
Brazilian retail sector continues to make progress
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff has cut interest rates and taxes in an effort to bolster consumer spending, and the initiative has paid off for the local retail sector. Continue reading
Retailers make moves to hire recent grads
The retail sector fared relatively well throughout the economic recession and is now positioning itself for growth. In an effort to help achieve that objective, many merchants are looking to bring on new help to assist with store operations. Continue reading
Print retail circulars to remain important
Retail merchants are increasingly going digital, offering mobile applications, internet stores and other amenities to consumers who would rather shop online than in-store. Continue reading
Canadian retailers worry over duty-free limit increases
Canadian “border retailers,” i.e. those who are in close proximity to the U.S., face unique challenges when it comes to retail merchandising, especially as consumers are increasingly lured south of the border to shop. Continue reading
Research suggests mobile strategies are near universal for retailers
According to a new survey from Forrester Research and Shop.org, approximately nine in 10 retailers (91 percent) have some sort of mobile strategy in place, regardless of whether it’s an app, a website or another means of engaging these shoppers. Continue reading
Kmart lets customers pay bills in-store
Retailers are in the process of trying to get consumers offline and into stores, with many offering new services and radically changing the shopping experience to convince customers there is still a reason to head to brick-and-mortar locations. Continue reading
