The push for a vote on a federal sales tax fairness solution is gaining momentum in Washington, with reports indicating that a vote could come in the Senate as early as next week. Kim Williams, owner of the Polka Dot…
Though consumers have quickly adopted smartphones and social media, loss prevention teams are still in the early stages of identifying the risks and challenges of new technologies. In the wrong hands, these new and powerful tools bring new challenges for…
Walmart, Starbucks and Jiffy Lube are among the growing number of businesses that are creating classes geared toward the skills their workers need to do their current jobs and advance in their careers, and they're increasingly crafting curricula that qualifies…
Shoppers are more receptive to ads when they are actively looking for something to buy, even ads that are somewhat unrelated to what they're looking to buy, according to a Shopzilla-Aisle A survey. Sixty-two percent of those surveyed agreed that…
About 49% of consumers say they want to make purchases just as easily online and on their mobile devices as they do in the store, illustrating the need for retailers to have a strong omnichannel presence, according to a survey…
Demand for shorts and sandals fell sharply in the last week of March, compared to the same month last year, as colder-than-average days had consumers putting off warm-weather purchases. The cold weather leading into Easter proved positive for some retail…
Online retail and the rapid rise of mobile technology aren't putting an end to brick-and-mortar stores, but they are transforming the way consumers use them, writes Domo COO Steve Wellen. Omnichannel retailers that "think showrooms instead of traditional stores," incorporate…
After two months of negative factors weighing against consumers, spending growth seen this year is expected to pick up. Reduced debt, rising employment and declining energy costs also are seen as stimulants. "Headwinds in February were temporary. They are going…
Smart and successful retail hiring starts with finding candidates who genuinely like and want to know about other people, says retail legend and former Macy's West CEO Bob Mettler. He explains with examples, including research into Asian beauty retail operations…
The Senate has approved a nonbinding budget resolution with an amendment allowing states to require online retailers to collect sales tax. The amendment, which echoes the Marketplace Fairness Act, gained support from both parties. Full Story.