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11 Nations to Sign Revived TPP Deal—Without the US
One year after Donald Trump seemingly killed the Trans-Pacific Partnership by pulling the U.S. out of the…
1-800-Flowers.com: A Lesson in Becoming a Perennial Success
1-800-flowers.com builds on its voice commerce roots with artificial intelligence, proving it's committed to…
Nike, Adidas Supplier Selling Off Retail Business to Advance Chain’s Privatization Plan
Leading footwear manufacturer Yue Yuen plans to sell its stake in retailer Pou Sheng, as part of a plan to…
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It’s Going to Cost More to be a Prime Member
The cost of enjoying free shipping on Amazon is going up.
Consumers Aren’t Out of Reach, Your Marketing is Just Out of Date
While traditional marketers might be losing sleep trying to figure out how to pin down today's distracted…
Walmart Boosts Energy Efficiency With Widespread Adoption of LED Fixtures
Walmart announced an extensive lighting program with Current, powered by GE, as part of its emissions…
Bon-Ton Enters Into Forbearance Agreements
The Bon-Ton Stores has entered into forbearance with lenders to buy more time on interest payment that was…
See How Walmart is Positioning to Move at the Speed of Innovation
Despite its smaller, nimbler competitors, Walmart is determined to be a disruptor in this new retail…
Boosted by Tax Reform, Economic Trends Will Continue in Retailers’ Favor
Coming off of a stronger than expected holiday, retailers wonder if the momentum is sustainable as they work…
Retail Pulled Off Strongest Holiday in Years Despite Apocalypse Narrative
Holiday sales performance beat all expectations, with another spike in e-commerce, according to the U.S…
Retailers to See a ‘Pay Off or Die Off’ in 2018
Retail is looking at more—more closures, more bankruptcies, more acquisitions—in 2018, with those that played…
Walmart Announces Sam’s Club Closures, Enhanced Benefits Packages
On the same day Walmart announced a new benefits for hourly workers fueled by tax reform legislation, the…
Chain Stores Will Determine Which Properties Survive the Mall Apocalypse
Ahead of the next round of retail closures, Green Street's Advisory Group has analyzed how chain stores…
Kohl’s Plan to Partner with Grocers Could Literally Eat into Target’s Share
Kohl's may have found a solution to its mission of driving foot traffic, while improving productivity—one…