RFID was made for BOPIS
Based on discussions at the recent NRF Big Show, RFID is not at the tipping point but is certainly still on an upward adoption trend.
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When will Best Buy’s sales recover?
Best Buy last week forecast sales would decline three-to-six percent in 2023 amid macroeconomic pressures. The chain reported a 10.3 decline in 2022.
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‘All you need is love, love, love’ to work at Trader Joe’s
“We can kind of teach the crew to run register and stock shelves. That kind of stuff is not what’s important. What’s important is if you really like people.” How influential is culture to a retail organization’s performance?
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Why did Nordstrom fail in Canada?
Nordstrom has decided to shutter its small base of stores in Canada, making it the latest U.S.-based retailer to face a chilly reception after expanding up north, joining previous U.S.-based retailers like Lowe’s and Target.
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Do grocers need a fresh approach to boost online sales of meat and produce?
More than half of shoppers (54 percent) shop for meat, chicken, or fish primarily in physical stores, according to a PYMNTS survey. Does the need for speed make it difficult (nearly impossible) for stores to pick fresh meat and produce that will meet the quality standards of online grocery customers?
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Are grocers under-marketing their store brands?
While grocers have earned credit for upgrading the quality and branding of their private labels, a new study finds store brands receive little marketing support. The study comes as reports indicate shoppers are trading down to store brands amid inflationary pressures.
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Will Target’s ‘commitment to newness’ continue to drive growth?
Target’s fourth quarter was not as strong as Brian Cornell and company would have liked, but the retailer did post its twenty-third straight quarterly same-store sales gains. He pointed to Target’s continuing investments in private brands, store-within-a-store partnerships and customer loyalty as differentiating factors for the chain.
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Inflation gives Americans another reason to cook at home
Domino’s Pizza last week said its research shows, to avoid delivery costs, more customers prepare meals during inflationary times rather than order pizza. Will high inflation, including grocery, contribute more to increasing or decreasing the appeal of home cooking?
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Will new laws check self-checkout growth?
Grocery self-checkout has long had its detractors, and the technology could soon face legal hurdles that may affect how stores use it. What do you think of the proposed limit on self-checkout registers and discounts for customers who use self-checkout being considered in Rhode Island?
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Do sensible retailing principles make for ‘boring’ bookstores?
James Daunt made Waterstones the largest bookstore chain in the UK and has brought about a turnaround at Barnes & Noble. How did he do it? Apparently, by getting rid of many of the “sensible retailing principles” that helped tank the business in the first place. Do you agree that sensible retailing principles lead to boring bookstores?
