Pier 1 Explains What Went Wrong and Considers Closing Stores After Disappointing Sales

Pier 1 presented a new action plan to right the ship after sales tanked 19% in its fourth quarter.

ESL Investments Calls Allegations That Eddie Lampert Siphoned $2 Billion From Sears ‘Baseless’

Last week Sears filed a federal lawsuit claiming its former CEO Eddie Lampert and his hedge fund robbed the retailer of $2 billion in assets. Read ESL Investments’ response to the ground-shaking accusations.

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Walmart Adds Apparel Subscription Boxes to Its E-Commerce Strategy

Walmart is furthering its foray into becoming a go-to fashion retailer by embracing the subscription box trend. But it’s not starting with the crowded women’s apparel space...

Customer Engagement

The Difference Between Customer Experience and Customer Feedback

Managing the customer experience is vastly different from soliciting customer feedback.

Digital Commerce

Amazon, Walmart and ShopRite Kick off Pilot to Sell Online Groceries to SNAP Recipients

Under a new pilot, food stamps recipients can now order groceries online and have them delivered for the first time. Find out which eight retailers will take part in the initial launch and what this means for retailers and the $63 billion food stamp market.

Store Systems

Sears Sues Eddie Lampert, Claiming He Siphoned $2 Billion in Assets

The blockbuster lawsuit alleges Sears’ former CEO drove the company into bankruptcy, stripping the retailer of its assets and preventing it from paying off debts. Learn the latest on these devastating claims.

Store Systems

6,000 Stores Have Closed This Year, More Than All of 2018

Store closings in 2019 have already surpassed all of the US retail closures in 2018. This update comes on the heels of Fred’s announcing plans to shut 159 stores. Review which retailers are opening up shop, while others are closing doors.

Supply Chain and Merchandising

Inventory Precision: Drives Sales

The inventory accuracy of the average retailer is only 65%. That means most retailers are disappointing their shoppers as much as 3 to 4 times out of 10. Can you afford that much dissatisfaction?

Inventory Management

Inventory Accuracy: Targeting Satisfied Consumers

Inventory errors are the root cause of stock-outs. Download this exclusive infographic to discover how to overcome inventory problems and ensure happy, loyal customers.

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Cloud Revolution 2.0: The Dawn of Microservices

2/28/2019 — A second phase of the cloud revolution is emerging that opens the door to a wide range of technology and organizational benefits. Find out what it means in retail and why it is important.

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