Tracy Mullin
Tracy Mullin
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When dishonest shoppers commit return fraud, it raises prices for all of us,
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It is understandable that, after several years of strong gains and record-breaking sales, demand may cool slightly for electronics merchandise this year.
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For many retailers, Halloween represents the big kick-off to the fourth quarter,
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There's been kind of a general malaise in apparel over the last couple of years. We are still suffering the effects of the change from traditional business apparel to casual apparel. Those (casual wear) carry much lower price points and people still haven't figured out what casual is. People are waiting to see how it's going to shake out. Where a woman may have bought a $100 skirt in the past, she's now buying a $20 skirt.
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about six to six-and-a-half percent above last year, which was also a very good year.
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This is going to be a great season for kids, ... Lots of hot toys out there. A lot of electronic toys, interactive toys. A lot of wonderful things for children.
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This is going to have a huge impact on manufacturers who rely on raw materials from overseas,
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The move toward a more pleasant working environment has gained momentum as a way to improve morale and increase productivity,
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After a long, cold winter, consumers are ready to pack away their scarves and gloves and hit the stores for their spring wardrobe. The seasonal weather should allow many apparel retailers to breathe a sigh of relief.
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Retailers don't want to alienate their loyal customers by making their return policies too strict, but they also need to create policies that discourage return fraud,
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Hundreds of ships carrying hundreds of thousands of containers full of merchandise that retailers need for the holiday shopping season are sitting in the West Coast harbors, ... We need to start unloading those ships today.
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Halloween fills an important retail void between back-to-school and the holiday season, ... Many retailers are carving out quite a niche for themselves in the Halloween market.
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In today's increasingly competitive environment, retailers understand that there is a heightened importance on accelerated growth and differentiation in order to set themselves apart from the pack. We are now seeing retailers refocus their efforts on growth initiatives in an effort to increase sales, expand their consumer base and retain customer loyalty.