Using In-Store Expertise to Battle Black-Owned Beauty Brands’ Historical Hurdles
Products in the beauty and hair care space made by (and for) Black consumers had long been scarce on major retailers’ shelves — a lack […]
What does Barry Williams’ return mean for Poundland?
Former Poundland boss Barry Williams was parachuted back onto the board of the discount chain late last month as owner Pepco looks to address its […]
The role music plays in retail customer experience: Brand ambassador
The start of a new year is the perfect time for retailers to assess and re-evaluate customer experience strategies and where music fits into that […]
How Lululemon’s CEO Plans to Double the Business Despite Mounting Competition
Since taking the helm at Lululemon in 2018, Calvin McDonald has overseen a period of massive growth. The activewear brand’s stock has more than tripled […]
What Does Winning Look Like for Marketers in 2025?
For retail marketers, the transition from the holiday season to the new year presents opportunities and challenges. While many businesses see the holiday period as […]
US Dollar Climbs Over Trump Tariffs, Canadian Dollar Falls to 22-Year Low: But a Tariff Deal Could Call Off Trade War
With the imposition of President Donald Trump’s planned tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China set to take effect on Feb. 4, as Reuters reported, the […]
Everything you need to know about Cisco U. Capture the Flag
“Attackers only have to be right once. You, as a defender, have to be right a hundred percent of the time.” —Cybersecurity Expert Jim Risler […]
Nearshoring, AI and Sustainability: 3 Trends Transforming the Apparel Manufacturing Industry
Nearshoring, artificial intelligence and sustainability are among the major trends that will transform the apparel manufacturing industry in 2025 and beyond. While these are not […]
Easy Ways to Enhance Your Customer Service
Photo: Adobe Photos Retailers these days wear a lot of hats. You sell in-store, online, and on social media, making exceptional customer service mandatory. Every […]
Why Brands Need to Get (More) Serious About Battling Counterfeit Products
The problem of counterfeit products remains, paradoxically, both enormous and under the radar. One big reason: given how widespread, global and (by necessity) publicity-averse its […]