The KonMari cultural phenomenon—in which tidying expert Marie Kondo shows people how to keep their homes tidy and clutter-free—has taken …
TidBit: Will Marie Kondo De-Clutter Retail?
02 Thursday May 2019
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TidBit: Calvin Klein Says Designer Fashion Is Over
22 Monday Apr 2019
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In the fashion industry, the power of the halo effect has remained nearly unquestioned: Fashion brands introduce cutting-edge, daring looks …
New Job for Robots: Taking Stock for Retailers
10 Wednesday Apr 2019
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For big retailers, operating in omnichannel environments, accurate inventory assessments would require nearly constant reviews by human staffers—and even that …
TidBit: IKEA Accelerates Services Drive as Competition Stiffens
20 Wednesday Mar 2019
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The first acquisition IKEA ever made was one that might seem antithetical to its essential value proposition. It purchased TaskRabbit, …
TidBit: Toys ‘R’ Us Plans a United States Comeback
08 Friday Mar 2019
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Can toys, and their retail brands, come back to life? Investors who purchased the remaining assets of Toys ’R Us …
TidBit: Kroger to Sell Groceries in Walgreens Stores
07 Thursday Feb 2019
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Both Kroger and Walgreens have been aggressive in their efforts to find new ways to remain competitive. In their latest …
TidBit: A Tab Based on Trust? I’ll Drink to That
26 Wednesday Dec 2018
Several of the greatest retail challenges—dealing with theft, finding good employees—might be addressed by one philosophical concept: the honor system. …
TidBit: Walmart and Advance Auto Parts Join Forces Online
12 Wednesday Dec 2018
Posted in Chapter 13: Buying Merchandise, Retail Tidbits
Walmart wants to make a little of everything available for everyone. Continuing its trend of featuring dedicated, virtually separated stores …
TidBit: LabCorp Deal Brings Blood Testing to Walgreens’ Pharmacies
30 Friday Nov 2018
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The battle for drugstore consumers is really heating up, as various chains add new and innovative services and products to …
TidBit: Walmart Could Have You Shopping in the Matrix
20 Tuesday Nov 2018
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According to its patent applications, Walmart wants to go virtual. Even if the novel technologies are years from being functional, …
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