Best Practices

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How Long do Retailers Stay in Bed Once the Alarm Rings?

Morning routines are different from person to person, and hundreds of factors influence when we go to sleep, or when we wake up, as...
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Downtown Retail Pop-up Program Launched in Ontario, California

In Southern California, the Ontario Economic Development Department has launched its first-ever Downtown Retail Pop-up Program. The program calls for two qualified small businesses...
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In the Pacific Northwest, Inflation Now the Biggest Concern for Shoppers

As inflation becomes the biggest concern, shoppers in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) aim to be more fiscally conservative with spending intentions this holiday season,...
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New Research: Retail Employees on the Move

A new study from document-management tool SmallPDF reveals that the retail sector takes second place when it comes to employees quitting.    The study analyzed...
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Chocolate in 3D: Lindt & Sprüngli USA Launches Virtual Store

With the holidays approaching, chocolatier Lindt & Sprüngli USA has created an innovative way for consumers to experience its premium chocolate brand – through...
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Be Ready for a Record 166 Million Shoppers on Thanksgiving Weekend 

An estimated 166.3 million people are planning to shop from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday this year, according to the annual survey released by...
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Small Business Owners Optimistic This Holiday Season – Especially Those Investing in Digital Capabilities

Despite ongoing concerns surrounding inflation, U.S. small business owners are optimistic about the future – and they’re prepared to adapt as needed to meet...
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In the UK, Sustainable Shopping Remains Top of Mind

New research from American Express finds that sustainability remains front of mind for British consumers when they are shopping, despite the current economic climate. According...
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3 Steps for Retailers to Take when Capitalizing on Infrastructure Technology

IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published its newest blueprint, The Retail Store of the Future. The data-backed research is designed...
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MidwayUSA Installs One of the Largest Rooftop Solar Arrays in Missouri

MidwayUSA, a Columbia, Missouri-based retailer of hunting and outdoor-related equipment, has outfitted its new 300,000-square-foot headquarters with one of the largest rooftop solar arrays...