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Amazon, Buying Merchandise, Fashion, J. Crew, merchandise

In a new storefront featured on Amazon, shoppers can find a dedicated and expanded array of merchandise from J.Crew, reflecting …

What Will ‘A New Standard for Green Retail’ Mean for Starbucks’ Results?

07 Wednesday Nov 2018

Posted by Retailing Management in Chapter 11: Customer Relationship Management, Chapter 13: Buying Merchandise, Chapter 16: Human Resources and Managing the Store

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energy, Environmental, green, LEED, Starbucks, sustainable

By 2025, Starbucks plans to have 10,000 “Greener Stores” in operation, each of them relying completely on renewable energy sources. …

Fred’s Amps Up the Treasure Hunt

05 Monday Nov 2018

Posted by Retailing Management in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy, Chapter 13: Buying Merchandise, Chapter 14: Retail Pricing

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Closeout Bonanza, Deals, Fred's, Online

The deep discount retailer Fred’s already lists low prices in its stores, which span the southeastern United States. But to …

TidBit: Will a New Beauty Concept Help CVS Pull Shoppers from Sephora and Ulta?

02 Friday Nov 2018

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cosmetics, CVS, Makeup, Store Layout

Changes in the drugstore market are prompting an array of responses from the various competitors. At CVS, one key strategy …

Posted by Retailing Management in Chapter 07: Financial Strategy, Chapter 10: Information Systems and Supply Chain Management, Chapter 11: Customer Relationship Management, Chapter 18: Customer Service

Why Walmart Shoppers Are Finding More Items ‘Out of Stock’

31 Wednesday Oct 2018

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inventory, Jet.com, retail distribution, Shipping, Walmart, warehouse

When Walmart bought Jet.com, it was clear that its ecommerce operations would change. In the latest shift, it has redefined …

TidBit: Amazon Investment in India Ties into Retail Chain

29 Monday Oct 2018

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Amazon, India, Omnichannel, Online shopping, Retail

The challenges associated with the Indian retail market have long made it difficult for global firms to reach the country’s …

Walmart Just Wanted to Sell Pricey Outdoor Gear. Then ‘All Hell Broke Loose’

26 Friday Oct 2018

Posted by Retailing Management in Chapter 13: Buying Merchandise

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Buying Merchandise, Online retailing, Outdoor Gear, Walmart

Outdoor enthusiasts love adventure, but the thrills and chills associated with a recent dustup among several outdoor brands, high-end retailers, …

TidBit: Retailers Looking to Test Run Stores See Opportunity in Short-Term Leases

24 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Leases, Pop-up Shops, Real Estate, Retail Locations, Retailers

Real estate is a volatile market, especially when it comes to retail spaces. In popular retail locations, high rents historically …

The Prime Effect: How Amazon’s Two-Day Shipping Is Disrupting Retail

22 Monday Oct 2018

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Amazon, Amazon Prime, Distribution, Distribution Center, Shipping

In a sense, retailing has become an arms race, in which enhanced services are the weapons of mass customer satisfaction. …

Tidbit: Need a Nap? Casper Opened a Store for That

17 Wednesday Oct 2018

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Casper, Retail Tidbit

The mattress brand Casper has always tried to dream outside the box. The retailer first broke the mold by changing …