Retail managers now have two compelling reasons to encourage employees to be polite in the workplace; polite to each other, that is. Sure, retailers know that…
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The Conference Board says consumers’ confidence in the economy was up slightly in August, a good sign for struggling retailers.
Dollar General Corp posted a higher-than-expected quarterly profits today as it attracted bargain-seeking consumers who spent more per visit, and the discount retailer raised its profit…
Even though Labor Day plans for most are not yet finalized, those in the know says it’s not too soon for retailers to start thinking about…
The Frito-Lay company has issued a warning to store owners nationwide about a real-looking Doritos coupon that is defrauding innocent shopkeepers. The fraudulent coupon for up…
A slight boost in consumer buying late last winter caused some retailers to increase inventory, but the gradual slowing of the economy — again— may impact…
Retailers seeing an ebb and flow of business have noticed something: Purchases rise around paydays. Is this a new trend?
Independent retailers are pulling in customers this back-to-school season by offering package deals on purchases, according to a published report. The Riverside (Calif.) Press-Enterprise says stores…
New research shows that consumers are cutting back on the number of stores they visit when shopping, but that “dollar stores” are enjoying increased activity. The…
Cigarette smokers who have grown tired of rising tobacco taxes are taking advantage of a legal loophole to obtain cheaper smokes, the Wall Street Journal reports.…