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“Tackling Rising Shrink: Strategies to Combat Shoplifting and Employee Theft in Retail Stores” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Sep 2, 2023 | Apparel /Fashion, Brick & Mortar, News, Retail Crime, Retail Strategy

Shoplifting and employee theft are rising; they make up what retailers call “shrink.”Loss prevention is a broad category used to encompass disappearing merchandise from shoplifting customers and employees not ringing up merch correctly, not checking...

“How Can Retailers Attract the Digital Generation?” by Jasmine Glasheen via The Robin Report

by admin | Aug 26, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, HR, Retail Strategy

When did a career in retail become so unappealing for young folks? Twenty years ago, a position in frontline retail was one of the best jobs a young person could hope to get. Yet today, a staggering 87 percent of retail leaders are worried about talent...

“Dick’s cuts jobs as theft takes a bite out of profit” by Cara Salpini via Retail Dive

by admin | Aug 22, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, News, Retail Crime, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

A red brick Dick’s storefront under a blue sky. The retailer reported net sales grew 3.6% in the second quarter, but both net and operating income were down double digits. Permission granted by Dick’s Sporting Goods The athletics retailer rolled out a business...

“The Dirty Truth: 7 Hidden Reasons Behind Poor Retail Store Cleanliness” by Bob Phibbs via The Retail Doctor Blog

by admin | Aug 20, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, HR, News, Retail Strategy

Despite tens of thousands of viral TikTok #CleanTok videos, many retailers still show a psychological barrier toward cleaning or requiring their staff to maintain the cleanliness of their store. Yet retail stores are the face of a brand, where customers interact...

“How Livestreaming Can Help Brands and Retailers Optimize Digital Shelf Space” by Zarnaz Arlia via Total Retail

by admin | Aug 17, 2023 | Brick & Mortar, Community, Customer Experience, E-Commerce, m-commerce, Merchandising, News, Retail Strategy, Retail Technologies, Social Commerce, Social Media

After first gaining popularity in the mid-1980s when CPG markets saw an explosion of products, slotting fees continue to be a routine cost retailers charge brands. Essentially, a slotting fee is what brands and manufacturers pay to have their products placed in prime...

“Outdoor Retailer Introduces New Format with Expanded Buyer Focus” via OR Newsletter

by admin | Aug 16, 2023 | Industry, News, Outdoor, Resources, Retail Strategy, Trade Shows

Courtesy of Outdoor Retailer Outdoor Retailer, the leading U.S. business events for the $862 billion outdoor industry, will introduce a fresh format beginning in 2024. The updates were developed through industry feedback and based on evolving business needs and...