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#RIC20 Roundtable Recap: How Stores Can Still Amaze Shoppers

During the hustle of the 2020 Retail Innovation Conference (#RIC20), there may have been more sessions than you…

How Smaller Assortments, Lower Inventory Levels Can Maximize Post-COVID Success

Retailers, particularly those in the apparel, footwear and soft goods verticals, have an opportunity to turn the lemons…

Amazon Expects Chaotic Q4 Despite Highly Successful Q3

Amazon reported a 37% net sales increase, to $96.1 billion, in Q3 2020, which ended September 30. However,…

2020 Retail Innovator Awards: 10 Execs Demonstrate Creative Resilience Despite COVID Challenges

A CEO’s Guide: Winning in the Amazon vs. Walmart Online Battleground

There’s an unlikely contender for the ecommerce crown — the king of the physical retail space, Walmart. It…

Postmates Adds Dedicated Retail Section to its App

Postmates has launched a retail platform called “Shop” that will initially be available in Los Angeles. The platform…

Macy’s Launches Stylist Program for Both Personal Wardrobes and Gifts

Macy’s has introduced personal stylists, available virtually or in person, to help shoppers both select outfits for themselves…

Gap to Close 350 Stores as Retailer Shifts Focus to Ecommerce and Off-Mall Operations

Gap Inc. plans to shrink its store footprint by 350 locations as the retailer works to return to…

Bealls Buys a Stage Stores DC and IP for $7 Million

Bealls Inc. has purchased the fee interest for a 435,000-square-foot distribution center in Jacksonville, Texas, along with the…