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Five New Retail Associations Pledge to Accelerate the ‘Race to Zero’

Five retail and business associations have pledged to become Accelerators for the Race to Zero. Race to Zero is the UN-backed global campaign that is...
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NFIB Offers Free ‘Seven Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Small Business’ Webinar

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the small-business advocacy organization, will offer a free webinar titled “Seven Essential New Year’s Resolutions for Small...
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3 Questions to Answer in Your 2023 Marketing Plan

The new year is upon us. Your business and marketing plans are in place, and everything is organized and running smoothly, right? Maybe you...
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More than 30% of Christmas Gifts Returned by End of January, Reports nShift

Are you ready for return season? As holiday shopping comes to a close, software provider nShift reminds retailers that many shoppers will be returning to...
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Unmet Emotional Needs Driving ‘Deskless’ Workers to Leave Jobs

While many employers are currently finding it difficult to fill vacant positions, 53% of “deskless” workers – employees whose jobs are tied to a...
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‘The Artist Series’ Expanded by American Express, Helping Retailers Welcome Customers

Local artists across the United States, Mexico, Canada, the United Kingdom, Australia, Japan and South Africa are designing custom signage for merchants to proudly...
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Wyoming Retail Sales: New Report from UW Extension

A new publication from the University of Wyoming Extension offers a valuable resource for the state’s business owners, elected officials, community planners and residents...
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Retailers Association of Massachusetts Announces Annual Awards of Excellence

In the Bay State, the Retailers Association of Massachusetts (RAM) has announced the winners of its 23rd Annual RAM Awards of Excellence (RAMAEs). The...
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A Record 197 Million Consumers Shop Over Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend

A record 196.7 million Americans shopped in stores and online during the five-day holiday shopping period from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, according a...
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Troy Dempsey of The Heel Shoe Fitters Named Retailer of the Year by NSRA

The National Shoe Retailers Association (NSRA) has named Troy Dempsey, owner of The Heel Shoe Fitters in Green Bay, Wisconsin, as its 2022 Retailer...