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Crocs: Retail Innovator of the Year

In 2002, the Crocs shoe/sandal became an overnight phenomen. Few thought the firm would progress beyond fad status. It certainly has. As described by the National Retail Federation: “From innovative sustainability practices that reduce waste to giving back to the … Continue reading →

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Are You a Stressed Out Shopper? How’s This Approach?

It can be a noisy, hectic world out there. So, what do you think of this idea from Great Britain’s Selfridges? As reported by Fast Company: “Step into Selfridges at the moment, and you won’t have to deal with the usual barrage … Continue reading →

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Must-Read Retailing Blogs

There are a number of must-read retailing blogs out there (including this one: http://bermanevansretail.com 🙂). Here is a listing (in alphabetical order) of several of the most-popular and best-read retailing blogs. Take a look at them. It’s worth it! About.com … Continue reading →

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