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WEBAs the holiday season approaches, consumers are relying more than ever on user-generated content (UGC) to make informed purchasing decisions. With the FTC’s new rule on fake reviews, brands and retailers face heightened scrutiny and potential penalties if found in violation.
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WEBTotal Retail is the go-to source for executives looking for the latest news and analysis on the retail industry. Through various forms of content and community-building events, Total Retail serves its mission to provide retail executives with the information they need to do their jobs more effectively.
Soft Surroundings Files for Bankruptcy, Acquired by Coldwater Creek
WEBSep 19, 2023 · Women’s apparel retailer Soft Surroundings last week filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and announced plans to close all 44 of its stores. The company’s remaining assets have been acquired by Coldwater Creek under the ownership of Newtimes Group, which plans to continue to sell Soft Surroundings' …
How IoT is Revolutionizing the Retail Industry - Total Retail
WEBJan 3, 2024 · IoT retail solutions enable transactions between mobile devices and connected point-of-sale (POS) systems. Whether shoppers use Apple Pay, Google Pay or in-app purchases like facial recognition payments, IoT-powered terminals use wireless electronic processing to streamline transactions through cashless and automated payments.
Cover Story: After Eddie - Total Retail
WEBJan 1, 2009 · Professionally, Lynda Swann will never be another Eddie Smith. Then again, she won’t have to be. The support system her father fostered and nurtured during his 50-plus years running the women’s hosiery and apparel catalog National Wholesale Co. runs so seamlessly that Swann handles her role as president with relative ease.
The Secret to High-Performing Stores - Total Retail
WEBJun 7, 2021 · The unexpected speed and volume of operational change resulting from the challenges of the last year have highlighted just how essential it is for retailers to have a direct line of communication to in-store associates. Misalignment across stores and the enterprise can create inconsistency in CX and store performance.
How Rexall Builds Emotional Connections With Customers - Total …
WEBIn episode 461 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Maya Baluschak, director of digital marketing and loyalty at Rexall, a leading Canadian pharmacy and drugstore chain.Listen in as Baluschak provides an overview of the Rexall business (0:45), her role at the company (1:15), and digital marketing efforts to differentiate the pharmacy chain from its competition (2:00).
Changes in Big-Box Retail Tell a Fascinating Story - Total Retail
WEBMar 28, 2024 · By Spencer Jordan. At a time when the commercial real estate landscape is evolving with unprecedented speed, changes in big-box retail are an important storyline. Appreciating how and why big-box concepts have thrived in a post-pandemic environment, and understanding the logic behind decision making …
The Future of Smart Retail Starts With Robust Connectivity
WEBJan 9, 2024 · The Future of Smart Retail Starts With Robust Connectivity. During the pandemic, it seemed as if shopping had changed forever. With stay-at-home orders and lockdowns across the U.S., consumers had no choice but to shop online. Today, however, the COVID-19 pandemic is largely behind us, and in-store shopping is very much back.
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