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May 13, 2013
Mass affluent, Gen Y defer spending for retirement

In what could be bad news for retailers, “mass affluent” consumers (those with $50,000 to $250,000 in investable assets) and Gen Y (age 18-34) are cutting back on spending to save for retirement.

March 4, 2013
R&D Tax Incentives — Cash for Fashion & Apparel Retailers

By Randy Frischer, Jonathan Forman, and Brad Poris, BDO USA, LLP

February 15, 2013
Verifying CAM Charges: What are your rights?

By Ben Carrasco, Smith, Robertson, Elliott & Douglas, LLP

October 22, 2012
Wage-hour issues to consider during the holidays

By Bruce M. Cross, Perkins Coie LLP

October 9, 2012
Taking Stock(s)

I’m sure I wasn’t the only person in the industry to raise an eyebrow when the S&P Retail Index notched an all-time high last month.

June 21, 2012
How to stop the retail executive exodus

Compared with most other industries, retail companies face shorter time horizons and tighter metrics. The pressure to perform is great, which perhaps explains why many retail firms are having trouble holding onto their top executives.

For example, one major U.S. retailer recently suffered the departures of a senior marketing executive, a division president and another executive VP, all within the space of a few months. One of those executives had lasted only five months, while another had a tenure of less than two years.

March 2, 2012
Woolworths in South Africa selects JDA solutions

JDA Software Group announced that Woolworths, South Africa’s leading and most respected retail chain, selected a number of JDA solutions in fourth quarter 2011.

February 23, 2012
H-E-B unveils colorful ad campaign

Branding agency The Richards Group said Wednesday that, on behalf of client H-E-B Grocery Co., it has selected production company King and Country to create six new spots featuring a mixture of kids, family pets, animated typography, and the red and white colors from H-E-B's logo.

October 4, 2011
Claire's Stores names head of European business

Claire's Stores, Inc. said Tuesday that it has named Beatrice Lafon President of the European Division, effective immediately.

October 19, 2010
REI appoints real estate and store development executive

Recreational Equipment Inc. (REI) announced that Mark K. Comstock has joined the co-op in the...

September 14, 2010
Woolworths to roll out Escalate online solution

E-commerce solution provider Escalate Retail said Tuesday that Woolworths’ BIGW and Dick Smith brands have...

August 31, 2010
Five & Dime to expand nationally

Five & Dime General Stores said Wednesday that it has teamed with commercial real estate...

August 15, 2010
Make a ‘free offer,’ and get liability for free

Nothing catches a customer’s eye quite like the word “free.” Perhaps that’s why so many...

March 10, 2010
RILA applauds legislation to create rural energy savings program

Retail Industry Leaders Association president Sandy Kennedy has issued a statement in response to the...

January 4, 2009
Woolworths South Africa implements buying, assortment-management solution

Woolworths South Africa has implemented a solution from i2 Technologies, Dallas, to improve buying and...

December 30, 2008
Woolworths U.K. Closing Up Shop

Woolworths, for decades one of the United Kingdom’s most popular retail chains, is going out...

August 19, 2008
Report: Woolworth Rejects Baugur Bid

Woolworths Group plc said that it rejected a purchase proposal from Baugur Group Hf, an...

May 17, 2005
Price Chopper Opens New Prototype Store

Schenectady, N.Y., Price...

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