retail sector
Holiday Shopping Season Plagued With Consumer Concerns
Three recent reports show some improvement in consumer sentiment, but also the stark realities of the impact…
Pier 1 Imports Finds New Life as E-commerce Only Site
Retail Ecommerce Ventures has retained the 58-year-old home goods retailer's senior buyers for the relaunch.
Even as the Pandemic Persists, the Future of Retail Is Not Locked Down
SAP's Robin Barrett Wilson shares key trends shaping retail as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.
Data Shows Thanksgiving Foot Traffic Vital to Holiday Success
Placer.ai analyzed foot traffic during the holiday period to see if Black Friday could pick up lost sales…
Why Enhancing Forecasting, Scenario Planning Is imperative Now
Jill Standish discusses how retailers can become "future-ready."
For SMBs Looking to Restructure Rent This Fall, Data Can Help
Using historical and real-time sales data can help negotiate a better lease.
Salesfloor Launches ‘Associates of the Year’ Awards
The program recognizes retail professionals who work to improve the customer experience.
In Latest Book, Industry Veteran Explores Retail Essentials for Success
Steve Dennis is a keynote speaker, author and consultant, and former executive at the Neiman Marcus Group and…
Survey Shows Stores Still Key as Shopping Destination
A consumer survey by Raydiant revealed shopping preferences — online and in-stores.
Better Inventory Management Means Higher Sales
New research supports what inventory managers have sensed, "intuitively," for some time: inaccuracies impact…
Off-price Is on Target With Value-Based Fashion Model
Tricia Barglof, executive director of the Offprice Show, offers her perspective on what makes the segment…
FTI Consulting Sees Ho-Hum Holiday Results for Many Retailers
Researchers at the firm also see online sales decelerating.
Department Store Forum Stresses Importance of Retail Experiences
Speakers noted that the role of physical retail spaces in a digital world is not to sell products, but to…
With BOPIS, Efficiency and Timeliness Is Key to Bring Back Shoppers to the Service
Bell and Howell and OrderDynamics teamed for the "state of the industry" report.
A&G Realty Partners Chosen to Manage Payless Store Lease Sales
Payless ShoeSource filed for bankruptcy last week.