Author: Cyrus Pari
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3 Ways Body-Worn Cameras Empower Retail Employees as Customer Incivility Rises
Customer incivility was one of the less favorable — but perhaps most important — topics of conversation at the NRF Big Show in January. The frequency [...]
Taming E-Commerce Marketplace Volatility to Boost Gross Merchandise Value
Increased volatility — in demand, sales, and shipping requirements — is driving complexity for e-commerce fulfillment in 2025. As social media turns t [...]
Kroger Ousts Long-Time CEO After Probe Into Personal Conduct
Kroger said on Monday CEO Rodney McMullen has resigned after a board investigation found that his personal conduct was “inconsistent” with certain com [...]
How Employers Can Tackle the Rising Cost of Employee Health Insurance
Retailers broke records over the holidays as Americans opened their wallets, supported by a strong job market. But that same job market, with low unem [...]
Xcel Brands CEO Bob D’Loren on the Future of Social Commerce
In episode 476 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Bob D’Loren, CEO of Xcel Brands, a leader in live stream media and social [...]
The Future of Sustainable Packaging in Retail: Trends Shaping 2025
Here are several trends within the packaging world that are worth tracking by retailers and brands: Sustainable Packaging Trends: Retailers are embrac [...]
5 CX and Loyalty Trends in 2025: Empathy Earns Devotion for Retailers
We can see the future. You probably can see it too: technology. However, as artificial intelligence and other advances open new possibilities for buil [...]
4 ways to shop faster on Amazon using Amazon Lens
Using Amazon Lens, you can upload an image, take a photo, or scan a barcode to discover exact matches and similar items in the Amazon Shopping app. [...]
6 new visual search features that help you quickly find what you’re looking for on Amazon
New, intuitive features surface visual suggestions to ensure you have faster and more precise product searches. [...]
Target and Champion Partner on Apparel Collection
On Wednesday, Target announced that it has struck a multiyear deal with Champion, the sportswear brand long associated with hoodies and sweatpants. Au [...]