Kohl’s in sale talks with retail holding firm

June 7, 2022

Kohl's Corp. and Franchise Group Inc. are in "advanced" talks regarding an acquisition that may value the retailer at about $8 billion.

Earnings a mixed bag for GameStop

June 6, 2022

While GameStop posted $1.38 billion in net sales for the quarters through April 30, on an adjusted basis it reported a loss of $2.08 a share.

Walmart stores playing big role as fulfillment centers

June 6, 2022

While Amazon is busy building out warehouse distribution fulfillment centers, Walmart is turning its stores into fulfillment centers as the two mega leading…

Retail workers are in the driver's seat so that requires hyper-flexible hiring practices

by Aakash Kumar — CEO and Founder, Shiftsmart

It’s a long road ahead for retailers in this tight labor market, but there are actionable strategies to help make it a smoother ride for employers and workers.

Amazon, Walmart, CVS Health lead list of top 25 retailers tops in revenue

May 31, 2022

The top 25 retailers, by revenue, won't surprise many in the retail industry.

Inflation is impacting the customer experience: Here's what to do about it

by Jim Katzman — Principal, CX Strategy & Enablement, InMoment

There's no denying we live in uncertain times, but approaching the CX program with patience and flexibility is what will get your brand through inflation.

New Partnerships Ease Customer Service Burden in Post-Pandemic World

Businesses who included bill pay kiosks as part of their pandemic strategy realized 10 benefits that will continue to drive revenue and customer satisfaction…

Macy’s profits, sales beat street expectations

May 27, 2022

Macy's, despite inflation, higher gas prices and supply chain issues, reported Q1 profits and sales that beat analyst predications.

Experts ponder the future of retail

A panel of experts at the NAMA show sought to unpack changing consumer work habits and how traditional service industries can reposition themselves to meet…

Walgreens taps ex Calvin Klein chief as CMO

May 20, 2022

Walgreens has named Linh Peters as chief marking officer and appointed two senior leaders to drive its expanding healthcare effort.

Under Armour CEO stepping down

May 19, 2022

Under Armour CEO and President Patrik Frisk will leave his role as of June 1 and the leisure athletic brand has appointed Colin Browne, COO, as interim chief.

How D2C disrupts industries: An in-depth look

by Jay Sackos

D2C helps retails deal directly with the customers without any mediators, thus making the business model leaner and even cost-effective.

Target Q1 sales, traffic on positive track

May 18, 2022

Target's Q1 2022 earnings reveals a comparable sales growth of 3.3%, traffic growth of 3.9% and digital comparable sales of 3.2%.

The retail CX future Is all about in-location experiences

by Bobby Marhamat — CEO, Raydiant

The retail future remains about experiences, including those that take place in stores. With clear objectives, and a will to serve your customers, the future…

Old Navy CEO leaves leadership role

April 28, 2022

Nancy Green, Old Navy's CEO and president, left her role last week and Gap Inc. CEO Sonia Syngal will lead the brand while an external search is conducted to…

Lululemon embarks on growth plan to double revenue

April 26, 2022

Lululemon is launching a four-year growth strategy aimed at doubling men's wear and digital revenue and quadrupling international revenues.

5 Retail Digital Signage Trends for 2022

Digital signage is very dynamic, with new trends emerging each day. So, tag along to learn about five digital signage trends for 2022.

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Consumers willing to share data for the right value proposition

April 14, 2022

Consumers are willing to share data to get more from retailers, in-store and online, if it means more loyalty program benefits, special discounts and offers…

Blending the Best of Both Worlds: Humanizing Customer Service with the Power of AI

Many customers still prefer to talk to a real person for their customer service needs, even when using online chat systems. With today’s continuing employee…

NRF issues list of top 50 retailers

March 30, 2022

This year's list of the top 50 retailers, issued by the National Retail Federation, has more than a few well-known brands.