Zachary Russell
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- 2/3/2025
Retail workers most likely to encounter unruly customers; effects include...
Hostile interactions with customers are becoming increasingly common and having an impact on employees. - 2/2/2025
CEO change takes effect at Ollie's
The new CEO of Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Holdings, Inc. has officially taken the reins of the company. - 2/2/2025
Store Expansion News: January update
Retailers and restaurants alike made headlines in January with store expansions and new formats. - 2/2/2025
Numerator: Consumer themes for 2025 include...
Consumers are expected to be confident, but spend wisely, in 2025, focusing on health and wellness and brands that have strong-performing products. - 2/2/2025
Planet Hollywood re-opens in New York City
Planet Hollywood is making its return to the Big Apple with a new restaurant with a high-tech design. - 2/2/2025
Retail leads the way for small business success in January
Even after strong results during the holiday season, small business sales continued to increase in January. - 1/30/2025
Placer.ai: Q4 foot traffic was strongest in these retail sectors...
Fitness centers, dollar chains, and apparel stores were among the retail sectors that closed out 2024 the strongest in terms of traffic. - 1/30/2025
Foot Locker to celebrate NBA All-Star Weekend at San Francisco store
Foot Locker, Inc. is launching a host of immersive activations as the basketball world converges on San Francisco next month for NBA All-Star Weekend. - 1/30/2025
Survey: 40% of retail workers fear job loss from AI
As artificial intelligence continues to see massive investments, more than a third of American workers fear automation will eliminate their jobs. - 1/30/2025
Gift card sales — including digital ones — rise over holiday season
Gift cards were a hit among consumers this past holiday season.
