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Neiman Marcus Shows Why Retail IPOs Are A Risky Business

Nearly 18 months after filing for an initial public offering (IPO), Neiman Marcus has requested to withdraw the registration. Like…

Editor's Perspective January 24
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My Last Great Customer Experience: 5 Ways REI Is Saving The Store

I just experienced my first backcountry camping trip a few months ago, and REI helped to make it a fun,…

Editor's Perspective January 19
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Why Retailers Should Beware The Influencer’s Wrath

I don’t want to brag, but I have a friend who is an “influencer.” She is a powerful…

Editor's Perspective January 19

Fashion Brands Dior, Rag & Bone Move To VR’s Cutting Edge

This year has introduced retailers to a variety of unique, technology-driven opportunities to engage with consumers. Ever since…

Editor's Perspective January 19
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3 Lessons From Rent The Runway’s New Futuristic Flagship

With its new flagship store location that opened in Manhattan on Dec. 6, fashion rental retailer Rent the Runway is…

Editor's Perspective December 16
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Organized Retail Crime Hurts You (Even If You’re Not CVS Or Walgreens)

I’ve been covering the retail industry for a long time now, but just had my first truly intensive…

Editor's Perspective December 9
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5 Ways To Maximize Influencer Marketing Impact

While influencer marketing is a relatively new phenomenon, it’s already demonstrating its worth. Birchbox, for example, credits its influencer marketing program…

Editor's Perspective November 29
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Starbucks Safe Place Initiative: A Model For Retail-Community Connections

Seattle Police Department LGBTQ liaison officer Jim Ritter Amid images of street protests flooding the news since the…

Editor's Perspective November 21
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The Race For Relevance: Top 3 Takeaways From Revionics Insight 2016

Relevance is something that is on every retail executive’s mind today. Well, at least it should be. It’s…

Editor's Perspective November 8
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