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These days, the phrase “value shoppers” describes a large market looking for ways to cut corners to make the monthly budget.  Dollar store retailers are always seeking strategies to m … read more

Last month, the Michael Kors fashion brand announced it would be closing 15% of its retail outlets.  Following a huge surge in consumer demand driven by the designer’s presence on the Proje … read more

Most of us believe that retailers are in the business of giving people what they want.  While that’s true to a degree, retail outlets also offer something altogether more lyrical – de … read more

If you’re a brick-and-mortar retailer and you’re paying attention to what’s going on out there, you’re probably thinking the end is near. But nothing could be further from the … read more

As a retailer, you no doubt cleave to anchor suppliers you’re loyal to.  That’s great.  You need that kind of stability to continue offering your loyal customers what they come i … read more