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“When Retailers Mistake Their Most Important Asset As A Cost” by Bob Phibbs (The Retail Doctor)

by admin | Oct 3, 2021 | HR, Resources, Retail Strategy

For years we’ve heard that employee expenses are driving retail profit margins down; as a result, labor hours were cut. That meant shoppers were more likely not to see anyone working in a store, that they most likely would have to wait for assistance, and...

“SQUARE AND TIKTOK PARTNER TO HELP BUSINESSES EXPAND THEIR REACH ONLINE” via Industry Resource

by admin | Sep 30, 2021 | E-Commerce, Industry, News, Resources, Retail Strategy

Square and TikTok announced a new integration that will make it easy for sellers of all types and sizes to reach new customers and grow their sales online. Square x TikTok enables sellers to send fans directly from TikTok videos, ads, and shopping tabs...

“Analysts throw cold water on the great DTC pivot” by Ben Unglesbee via Retail Dive

by admin | Sep 29, 2021 | Industry, News, Retail Strategy, Statistics

image courtesy of Daphne Howland/Retail Dive Dive Brief: As brands large and small try to capture more margin by selling directly to consumers, analysts with BMO Capital Markets question whether the strategy is truly more profitable.In a recent report, the analysts...

“5 Steps to Get Your Website in Shape for a Competitive Q4” by Jason Rosenbaum via Total Retail

by admin | Sep 27, 2021 | E-Commerce, Resources, Retail Strategy

Photo Credit: Getty Images With the holidays right around the corner, retail brands will be looking for ways to stand out in a crowded marketplace. They’ll have to look hard, because they’ll be facing unprecedented competition. Over the past year, many B-to-B-to-C...

“How To Fix The Fatal Mistake That’s Losing You Retail Customers” by Bob Phibbs (The Retail Doctor)

by admin | Sep 26, 2021 | Resources, Retail Strategy

Online retailers and discounters have taken their toll on many brick-and-mortar stores. Macy’s, JC Penney, and Kohl’s have each closed locations, and Lord & Taylor closed all physical store locations. You might be worried that you are next, especially if you...

“Why raising minimum wage is no longer enough to draw in retail workers – Workers are not responding to these cues as they traditionally have. Why? Most retailers are using an outdated hiring playbook” by David Ritter and Conor Gaffney via Retail Dive

by admin | Sep 23, 2021 | HR, Retail Strategy

Editor’s note: The following is a guest post from David Ritter, a managing director, and Conor Gaffney, an associate in the consumer and retail group, at global professional services firm Alvarez and Marsal. They can be reached...