Three years ago, CVS Health Corp. removed tobacco products from its store. The change cost the chain $2 billion in …
Why Your Local CVS Is Hiding the Candy and Tanning Oil
22 Tuesday Aug 2017
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Retail Tidbit: Google Faces Record EU Antitrust Fine
18 Friday Aug 2017
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Google is primarily known as a search engine, but because the results on its search pages also promote products that …
Will Putting a Spotlight on Associates Help Boost Kroger’s Business?
16 Wednesday Aug 2017
Posted in Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
Kroger knows that consumers have a lot of choice when they make the decision about where to shop for their …
Will Sears Get Traction with Its New Appliance and Mattress Store Concept?
14 Monday Aug 2017
Posted in Chapter 06: Retail Market Strategy
Faced with slowing sales and increased competition, Sears has plans to close more than 200 Sears and Kmart locations in …
Retail Tidbit: Will the Bonobos Acquisition Give Walmart a Fashion Edge?
10 Thursday Aug 2017
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In an effort to expand its appeal, Walmart has acquired several niche retail brands, most recently including the innovative Bonobos …
Will AI Make Better Hiring Decisions than Humans?
08 Tuesday Aug 2017
Companies continue to find new and innovative ways to incorporate artificial intelligence (AI) into their daily business practices. One emerging …
Can Fitness Classes Wake Up Retail Store Traffic?
04 Friday Aug 2017
Seeking to take advantage of the growth in activewear sales, Saks Fifth Avenue’s flagship New York City location recently opened …
Retail Tidbit: Will UPS’s Black Friday Delivery Surcharge Have Retailers Seeing Red?
02 Wednesday Aug 2017
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Shipping last-minute presents is going to be a little more expensive this coming holiday season. In a recent announcement, UPS …
Deep in the Malls of Texas, a Vision of Shopping’s Future
31 Monday Jul 2017
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The shopping mall industry is in the midst of a “seismic shift” that is shaping up to be as destructive …
A Test of Loyalty at Macy’s
27 Thursday Jul 2017
Disappointed with the performance of its existing credit card and in-store loyalty programs, Macy’s is planning to roll out a …
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