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Rude Behavior is Contagious and, on the Rise Rude Behavior is Contagious and, on the Rise
Tue, November, 15, 2022
There is a rise in toxic behavior towards low wage retail employees. Emily Peck of Axios has the details.
Get Ready for a Summer of Sales, as Prices for Everything from Department-Store Goods to High-End Watches Get Deeply Discontinued as Inventory Stacks Up Get Ready for a Summer of Sales, as Prices for Everything from Department-Store Goods to High-End Watches Get Deeply Discontinued as Inventory Stacks Up
Mon, July, 18, 2022
Retail stores like Target and Walmart are having big sales over the summer. The Insider's Jason Lalljee has the story.
Retail Crime is Hurting Companies and Making Inflation Worse Retail Crime is Hurting Companies and Making Inflation Worse
Wed, April, 13, 2022
Organized crime is affecting retail companies and not helping inflation, either. Megan Cassella of Barron's shares the story.
Retail employees caught in the middle of the mask wars Retail employees caught in the middle of the mask wars
Tue, May, 26, 2020
How will retail employees handle those who refuse to wear masks? Retail Expert Karl Gibbons breaks down how this should be handled.
How Hanukkah Gets Lost in the Holiday Retail Rush How Hanukkah Gets Lost in the Holiday Retail Rush
Mon, December, 10, 2018
Rachel Siegel from The Washington Post explores how big-box stores overlook Hanukkah every holiday season.
How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas How Retailers Can Fight Back at Christmas
Fri, December, 15, 2017
Elizabeth Winkler from The Wall Street Journal explains how retailers can encourage customers to keep shopping at physical stores at Christmastime.
How T.J. Maxx Is Bucking the Crisis in Retailing How T.J. Maxx Is Bucking the Crisis in Retailing
Mon, June, 26, 2017
While retail stores continue to struggle against online shopping giants, TJ Maxx has drawn increased in-store sales, thanks in part to an age-old industry strategy. Suzanne Kapner of The Wall Street Journal joins us to explain.