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3 keys to keeping front-line employees motivated
Key insights from Michael Kors, Nudge and Telus.
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U.S. retailers announced nearly seven times as many store openings as closings in the first quarter of 2022
Consumers are returning to stores as the pandemic eases.
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DSW balances customer convenience and fraud prevention
NRF PROTECT 2022 Speaker Spotlight: Linda M. Campbell.
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Verizon Consumer Group’s omnichannel strategy to drive traffic and create demand
Retail Gets Real episode 268: Chief Operating Officer Krista Bourne on personalizing customer experience.
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Tame inflation through tariff relief
Tariffs cost the average American household more than $1,200 in 2020.
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How ports can untangle the supply chain snarl
Port of Cleveland President and CEO William Friedman on the next supply chain challenge.
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Cryptocurrency and its role in retail
A guide to the cutting-edge customer payment option.
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How companies can build strong and inclusive cultures
Retail Gets Real episode 267: Kimberly Lee Minor on defining values and sharing experiences.
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How JCPenney seeks to ‘reinvigorate’ at 120 years old
VP of Marketing Bill Cunningham on coupons, competition and connecting with core customers.
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Inflation fuels food price increases
Global conflicts and bad government policies lead to higher food costs
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