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Multi-Channel Trends

As we have frequently blogged (see this post, for example), multi-channel retailing is the wave of today and tomorrow. The retailers that succeed in the long run will be those that do the best job in this area. Recently, Platt … Continue reading

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Key Loss Prevention Trends

Loss prevention is very important for retailers (see this prior post, for example). In an interview with the National Retail Federation, Rosamaria Sostilio — Senior Vice-President of Asset Protection for Saks Incorporated identified six loss prevention trends for 2013: The increased … Continue reading

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Even for Wal-Mart, Cost Cutting Has Its Limits

Wal-Mart, the world’s largest retailer prides itself on its cost efficiencies and the resulting low prices. Hence it’s slogan: “Save money. Live better.” Its aim is to always be the lost-cost, low-price leader. But, even for Wal-Mart, costs can sometimes … Continue reading

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