Category Archives: Retail Industry

What retail apocalypse? These 10 brands are proving physical stores still matter in 2022

By Connie Lin January 28, 2022 We could write essays about the beating that retail has suffered over the past decade (see: COVID-era bankruptcies, supply-chain throttling, the pre-pandemic mall-pocalypse), but not today! Right now, we’re here to focus on the positives—of which, lucky for us, there are plenty. For example, take this list of top … Continue reading What retail apocalypse? These 10 brands are proving physical stores still matter in 2022

First 2 Weeks Of December Show Dramatic Retail Increases

First 2 Weeks Of December Show Dramatic Retail Increases by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 28, 2021 Consumers are spending. It shows in the number of transaction tracked by Accertify, an American Express company that provides fraud and charge-back solutions to 40% of the internet retailer’s top 100 merchants, global airlines and U.S. ticketing … Continue reading First 2 Weeks Of December Show Dramatic Retail Increases

Future Retail Design: How COVID-19 Will Be a Catalyst and How Can You Prepare

Sabrina Sedicot August 17, 2021 There have been many businesses pivoting during COVID-19 but with lockdown restrictions beginning to relent in most places, retail store design and layout has never been more important. Having a business strategy during crisis periods is important, but so is having one for coming out of them, which is why … Continue reading Future Retail Design: How COVID-19 Will Be a Catalyst and How Can You Prepare

Top 2021 Post-Pandemic Pivots for Retail Stores

Jennifer Warren July 17, 2021 Agreed, the headline is slightly presumptuous, in light of the third wave looming large and governments’ globally gearing up for the same. That said, with vaccination drives going on in full swing, mask-mandates being lifted, travels resuming, and offices reopening, people are actually heaving a sigh of relief – a … Continue reading Top 2021 Post-Pandemic Pivots for Retail Stores

The Fight Against Retail Loss Continues: How Organizations Can Measure the Performance of Loss Prevention Efforts

Guy Yehiav July 8, 2021 Total retail loss is an alarming drain on the revenue of retail companies. Driven by common occurrences like shrink, returns, administrative, marketing, e-commerce and supply chain errors, external theft and employee fraud, it can have serious repercussions to margins that are already tightened by the pandemic. As such, the threat … Continue reading The Fight Against Retail Loss Continues: How Organizations Can Measure the Performance of Loss Prevention Efforts

Google Shopping Paves The Way For Non-Retail Brands

Google Shopping Paves The Way For Non-Retail Brands by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, December 10, 2020 Google Shopping has been a platform for retailers to bring products online in an ecommerce-type store, but during the Search & Performance Insider Summit on Thursday, Nico Bryant-Aguilar, head of group marketing at Nurx, told virtual attendees how the telemedicine … Continue reading Google Shopping Paves The Way For Non-Retail Brands

Retail vs Ecommerce: Can Traditional Retailers Compete in 2021?

Chris Dunne November 19, 2020 Is ecommerce overtaking traditional brick-and-mortar retail? Yes. It is. What? You want more? Well alrighty then, let’s explore the differences, comparing ecommerce with retail to find out what the future holds. Is it game over for physical stores? Or can existing businesses find an edge to compete without losing the … Continue reading Retail vs Ecommerce: Can Traditional Retailers Compete in 2021?

Holidays May Give Retailers A Much Needed Boost In Cash

Holidays May Give Retailers A Much Needed Boost In Cash by Laurie Sullivan  @lauriesullivan, November 5, 2020 Consumers with more time at home in front of a computer screen means an increase in searches for information and reviews about the products they plan to purchase this year for holiday gifts. Market research agency Savanta, part … Continue reading Holidays May Give Retailers A Much Needed Boost In Cash