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Implementing smart and effective human resources (HR) practices can help keep your employees happy and discourage them from going elsewhere. Retailers such as PUMA and GIANT Foods have recently made headlines for excellence in their HR practices. 

Store security remains a critical concern for beverage alcohol retailers. Specialty Retailer spoke with a few store owners to see what security measures work best for them.

Retailers reported a 93% increase in the average number of shoplifting incidents per year in 2023 versus 2019 and a 90% increase in dollar loss due to shoplifting over the same time period, according to an NRF study. 

Retailers of all sizes, whether small boutique shops or national chains, face numerous challenges when it comes to fulfilling their tax obligations to local governments. While much attention is often given to the financial burden of taxes themselves, the administrative processes involved in paying these taxes can be equally daunting and time-consuming for retailers.

When you think of Generative AI (Gen AI), the first thing that comes to mind might be chatbots or personalized product recommendations. But as we head into 2025, direct-to-consumer (DTC) beverage brands must push their thinking further.

Traditionally, customer loyalty was built through consistent quality and brand trust. Today, however, it's about convenience, personalization and immediate engagement. Offering exceptional mobile experiences built on those key drivers is vital to customer retention.

The retail sector continues to face mounting pressure to meet higher standards of social and environmental responsibility. Many organizations are turning to AI to drive a more sustainable future for their supply chain.

More retailers are turning to new technologies to enhance the customer experience, strengthen their market position and drive profit growth. RAIN RFID in particular, is playing a growing role in helping leading retailers meet this shifting demand and remain resilient in today’s cutthroat retail environment.

Inflation has been eating away at consumers’ wallets for nearly three years and some retailers are starting to see a tide change as more...

In times when consumer preferences are constantly changing, brands need to be able to keep up if they want to stay relevant. Between switching...