A survey by the National Retail Federation found that organized crime is worsening as a problem for the industry. Fake store fronts, cargo theft and criminal flash mobs. These are just some of the problems facing retailers that amount to…
By: Gina Acosta Dollar General is giving major financial support to a cause that may appeal to many value-oriented shoppers. The Dollar General Literacy Foundation announced that it has awarded over $4 million to approximately 870 schools, nonprofits and literacy…
Ethical consumerism – the practice of making purchasing decisions based on a product’s social and ethical positioning – is on the rise as consumers look to drive change by adjusting where and what they spend their dollars on. Nielsen’s corporate…
One-Size-Fits-All Proposal Fails to Consider Cost-of-Living WASHINGTON, September 1, 2015 – The Obama Administration has portrayed its proposal to expand the number of people covered by federal overtime rules as a means to bring extra pay to low-wage workers. But…
WASHINGTON, April 27, 2015 – The National Labor Relations Board’s decision to recognize a micro-union of workers in just a single department at a Macy’s store in Massachusetts rather than the entire store violates longstanding precedents on union organizing, the…
Most companies seem to have excessive pallets of merchandise that is either overstock or past dated. It’s taking up space that could be better used and benefit others. There is an easy way to rid your organization of that unwanted…
No matter how successful the industry is, there will always be bumps in the road. From technology to fuel prices, we will see constant changes and challenges around every corner. Click here to read more about the top 10 biggest challenges the…
With 2015 upon us, it’s time to evaluate your marketing strategy for the new year. See below for four areas to pay attention to: 1. Social will become more shoppable. 2. Retailers will speed up order fulfillment. 3. Mobile payments,…
Confident consumers stocked up on holiday gifts and other merchandise over the 2014 holiday season, helping boost overall holiday retail sales to their highest level since 2011. Total holiday retail sales, which include November and December sales, increased 4 percent…
Mobile has broken the mold for anticipated consumer spending as consumers are more connected to shopping opportunities and deals. However, these sales can create a headache once the holidays are over with and the returns start to flow in. Returns,…