A 2011 survey, conducted by America’s Research Group, reveals that Americans plan to stretch their dollars by shopping at discount chains, rather than at pricier department…
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It is said that, “What you can’t see won’t hurt you.” But in retail, nothing could be further from the truth. While loss prevention (LP) professionals…
The Regulatory Flexibility Improvements Act, a crucial first step toward returning balance to the federal rulemaking process.
While you may not have the budget to do a complete signage overhaul, there are several cost-conscious ways to boost your business’s visual communications strategy in…
Retailers, while not acclaimed fortune tellers, quite often are asked to predict the future. How much inventory must be purchased to meet demand? Will markdowns be…
In today’s world, customers are expecting to shop and checkout at a pace that is conducive to their busy schedules. As a result, most retailers have…
Independent retailers have found a profitable niche in the sale of unique gifts that express thoughtfulness and sentiment, but most importantly stand out from the cookie…
The formula for open-to-buy (OTB, a financial budget for retail merchandising) planning is not difficult. To start, look at planned sales. Where do they come from?…
Inventory balance is an evolving science, and at times a game of luck. For retailers, decisions on inventory purchases, often made months before items actually hit…
More shoppers believe that business conditions are good. According to a monthly survey by the Conference Board, the index rating wasn’t all that saw an increase.