Analyst: Some warning signs in June salesThe retail economy ended the first half of the year on a positive note with a strong set of June numbers. The top barriers deterring consumers from joining loyalty programs are…As consumers increasingly limit their loyalty program participation, retailers need to step up their game to attract and retain members. Chain Store Age webinar on equal pay in retail The issue of equal pay has moved to the forefront in the ongoing conversation about workplace power imbalances. Survey: Back-to-school shoppers starting early The back-to-school shopping season keeps kicking in earlier and earlier. Customer loyalty is key to driving holiday season sales As retailers gear up for the biggest shopping seasons of the year, they are stepping up their customer loyalty game to encourage repeat traffic both in-store and online. Target has an invitation-only app Target is stepping up new product development with a secret app that connects designers with the customers that purchase the merchandise. Analyst: Build-A-Bear needs to repair damage caused by promotion snafu With much higher than anticipated demand for its "pay your age day" promotion, Build-A-Bear Workshop has become a victim of its own success. Private grocery brands making a comeback Grocers continue to ring up sales across their private brands, but supermarket operators have some challenges ahead. Deloitte: The top destination for back-to-school shopping is… Consumers prefer to shop in brick-and-mortar when it comes to the second-biggest shopping season of the year. Forecast: Back-to-school sales to hit seven year high American consumers are ramping up their spending just in time for the critical back-to-school (BTS) season. Retailers need a Prime Day strategy Amazon’s fourth annual “Prime Day” will run for 36 hours — a window that could benefit retailers willing to take the right actions. Prime Day comes at a price for Amazon’s third-party sellers Not everyone is getting a deal on Prime Day. First Previous 224 225 226 227 228 Next Last