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Tough Sailing Ahead for Some Traditional Retailers

The retailing landscape has changed so dramatically over the past few years that some well-entrenched retailers are looking out at a tough and complex future in which they must better adapt to prosper — or even survive. Recently, Brad Stone and David … Continue reading

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KPMG’s Retail Forecast

KPMG annually publishes an outlook survey for the retail industry: “According to this year’s survey, retail executives are cautiously optimistic about the future business outlook, expecting continued modest improvements in revenue and hiring over the next year. However, they remain … Continue reading

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How Much Do YOU Know About Tablets and Retailing?

To find out the answers to these questions, read the Chain Store Age interview with Mike Stinson of Motion Computing. Just click on Mike’s photo below the questions. What are some of the most prevalent uses of tablets in the … Continue reading

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