Proving theft claims can be challenging
This is part one of a three-part series on organized retail crime. The stories will examine the claims retailers make about how theft is affecting their business and the actions …
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Companies tighten their policies on customer perks and rewards such as airline miles
Shoppers at Brickell City Centre in Miami, Florida, US, on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Eva Marie Uzcategui | Bloomberg | Getty Images It’s not your imagination: Companies are getting stingier with …
Backpacks, notepads, and pens experience price increases
Jamie Grill | Getty Images Back-to-school shopping hasn’t been easy this year for Lauren Cyr. The mother of three has searched for deals and spread out her shopping across multiple …
Walmart Expands In-Store Advertising to Boost Revenue Generation
Walmart is increasing its use of advertising in its stores, offering brands the opportunity to buy ad space on its self-checkout screens. The move follows similar efforts by retailers like …
Retailers and payment companies enter conflict over credit card fees
Visa Inc. and Mastercard Inc. credit cards were photographed in Tiskilwa, Illinois, U.S.Daniel Acker | Bloomberg | Getty Images There is a bipartisan effort in Washington to regulate credit card …
Macy’s grapples with hurdles surrounding its new exclusive brands
Macy’s launch event for its new private brand, On 34th, also marked one of the first public appearances by Tony Spring (left) since he was named incoming CEO. Spring is …
Bloomingdale’s, Gap, and Aldo seek strategies to increase sales
Bloomingdale’s, along with many other retailers and brands, is capitalizing on the Barbie buzz by offering a pop-up shop with exclusive Barbie-inspired apparel and accessories. Located in their flagship store …
Online Sales in the U.S. Experience a Remarkable Surge, Reaching $12.7 Billion
Workers retrieve boxes at an Amazon fulfillment center on Prime Day in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 21, 2021. Rachel Jessen | Bloomberg | Getty Images Online spending in the U.S. …