The Benefits of DaylightingScientific research demonstrates that up to a 40% increase in retail sales can be achieved with well-designed natural interior daylight in the right retail environment. Kohl’s gets a jump on holiday hiringIn a tight labor market, it’s never too early to get a jump on holiday hiring — even if it is the middle of summer. The retail brands that connect most with customers on an emotional level are… An online giant is tops when it comes to forming emotional bonds with customers. Other retailers score big on Prime Day, but some department stores left in the cold Amazon wasn’t the only retailer that saw big gains on Prime Day. Report: Online sales will reach $645 billion in 2020; but growth slowing Online retail sales growth may have reached an inflection point. Jumpshot: Amazon, other retailers seeing big sales on Prime Day Initial Prime Day results indicate that Amazon isn’t the only retailer benefitting from its annual summer mega sale. 5Qs for Paul Hartley on brick-and-mortar’s future We asked Paul Hartley, managing director of Escalent to elaborate on what the near future looked like for brick-and-mortar retail. Back-to-school shoppers headed to brick-and-mortar stores Physical stores have the edge when it comes to back-to-school shopping. Barneys reportedly exploring bankruptcy filing High rent may be taking a toll on Barneys New York. Back-to-school spending to fall from last year Back-to-school spending is set to rise per household but fall overall as the number of students in school and college declines. First Previous 291 292 293 294 295 Next Last