Sep29
Those of us with animals in our homes often think of them as an extension of our family. So when preparing for a potential disaster, remember that your pets will also need specific supplies in the event of an emergency. Continuing our series of tips for retailers during National Preparedness Month… Tip #4: Don’t forget [...]
Sep28
URBN CEO Glen Senk may lead a $2.5 billion company representing iconic fashion brands like Urban Outfitters and Anthropologie, but he clearly still considers himself a merchant at heart. Senk began his retail career as an assistant buyer at Bloomingdale’s, so when an attendee at today’s Shop.org Summit asked a question about the future of [...]
Sep28
The Shop.org Annual Summit session with Southwest Airlines executives this morning was really two keynotes in one. Before Marketing VP Kevin Krone spoke about how the company leverages social media to connect with its customers, President Emeritus Colleen Barrett talked about the company’s corporate culture and their mantra to treat employees better than anyone else. [...]
Sep27
From leading the EPA’s Climate Leaders program to consulting for a company at the forefront of sustainable business practices, SAP’s Jim Sullivan knows a thing or two about corporate sustainability. Before speaking on a webinar this Wednesday presented by NRF’s Sustainable Retailing Consortium, Jim took a few moments to share thought-provoking insights on building a [...]
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Sep23
The majority of consumers aren’t thinking ahead to the holidays yet, but retailers sure are. Though it’s still September, many businesses are already ramping up seasonal hiring initiatives to add to the nearly 25 million people employed by our industry. According to NRF data derived by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, retailers hired over 453,000 [...]
Sep23
NRF Foundation and its partner, American Express, are proud to honor retail’s best with our annual Customer’s Choice Award, which lists the top ten retailers for customer service as chosen by consumers. We want to share with other retailers exactly what it is that makes these companies’ customer service so outstanding. Recently we asked our [...]
Sep22
This week, H.R. 5932, the Organized Retail Theft Investigation and Prosecution Act of 2010, is scheduled for a vote in the House of Representatives. We believe this bill is key to protecting both retailers and consumers against the massive economic costs and very real public health and safety risks posed by organized retail crime. Establishing [...]
Sep21
Many people have seen the devastation caused by fires at home and work. According to the Federal Emergency Management Agency, more than 4,000 Americans die and more than 25,000 are injured in fires annually – many of which can be prevented. Direct property loss due to fires is estimated at $8.6 billion a year. Fire [...]
Sep20
According to news reports, Albuquerque’s “most prolific burglar” has received a 20-year prison sentence for robbing nearly 50 businesses. The suspect, who was part of the “Vatos Locos” group, would smash into local businesses and steal expensive merchandise such as iPods, sunglasses and cell phones. The sentence left the suspect weeping. Boo hoo. You may [...]
Sep15
Preparing for a disaster can save lives, reduce panic and protect your company brand. Think about the basics of a fire drill. The alarm sounds, you evacuate to a designated location and check-in. We practice this so often at school and work, it becomes second nature. You know where to go, what to do and [...]