Author: Cyrus Pari
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Tips for Retailers to Avoid Tech Security Outages
In partnership with Censuswide Research, NCR Voyix recently commissioned a survey of U.S. IT professionals and found that nearly 40 percent of respond [...]
Forever 21 to Lay Off Hundreds, Close Headquarters and More Stores
As news of Forever 21 store closings trickle in across the country, the apparel retailer is set to lay off over 350 employees from its Los Angeles cor [...]
Exploring the Factors Preventing Retailers From Optimizing Loading and Routing
Retail logistics optimization has become a significant factor in maintaining a competitive edge. However, many retailers struggle to effectively imple [...]
How AI is Combatting Human Rights Abuses in Supply Chains
An estimated 50 million people are trapped in modern slavery worldwide, including 28 million in forced labor. Within global supply chains, these abuse [...]
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 [...]