Report: Seasonal hires in November hit lowest level since 2008
Retail Dive
DECEMBER 8, 2022
Despite major brands’ holiday hiring announcements, the sector hasn’t added as many jobs as in years past
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Sterling Jewelers settles 2008 sexual bias case
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2022
The settlement, which covers around 68,000 workers, was filed in 2008. Sterling Jewelers has agreed to pay $125 million to settle a sexual bias case that alleged the chain discriminated in pay and promotions against female retail sales workers. in-article
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Retail 2008 To 2018: A Decade Of Revolutionizing The ‘How’ Of Customer Engagement
RTP blog
DECEMBER 19, 2017
So, I looked back at my digital folders containing articles from 2008 and, not really surprisingly, I found a lot of similarities between the topics we covered 10 years ago and the topics we’re focused on moving into 2018. In a 2008 article focused on 5 New Promotional Trends , we talked about the growing use of in-store digital signage and mobile; social media in marketing communications; and creative pricing strategies.
Consumer prices rise at fastest clip since 2008
Retail Wire
JUNE 10, 2021
percent, excluding food and energy), the biggest increase since August 2008, the Labor Department reported. Consumer prices jumped five percent year-over-year in May (3.8 Used car and truck prices, which have climbed nearly 30 percent over the past year, were one of the major factors driving up the Consumer Price Index. in-article
Comment on Mcommerce Statistics and Trends in 2019 by Parbrize auto AUDI A4 8K2 B8 2008
CPC Strategy
JULY 10, 2020
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JULY 10, 2020
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CPC Strategy
JULY 10, 2020
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Comment on Google Smart Shopping: Performance, Pros & Cons, and When to Use by Lunete IRISBUS EVADYS 2008
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JULY 8, 2020
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Magento 1 vs Magento 2: Is the Upgrade Worth the Effort to Replatform?
BigCommerce
MARCH 3, 2020
The year was 2008. Sony’s Blu-ray HD format seemed poised to replace the DVD. Apple introduced the ultra-thin MacBook Air… Ecommerce Technology
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A Deep Dive Into Magento 2 Features, Pricing & More: Is Migrating Really Worth The Effort?
BigCommerce
MAY 22, 2019
Magento ecommerce software has been around since the initial version was launched back in 2008. Today, it makes up a… Ecommerce News
A Deep Dive Into Magento 2 Features, Pricing & More: Is Migrating Really Worth The Effort?
BigCommerce
MAY 22, 2019
Magento ecommerce software has been around since the initial version was launched back in 2008. Today, it makes up a… Ecommerce News
US B2B E-Commerce Will Reach $3 Trillion By 2027
Forrester Digital Transformation
JUNE 6, 2022
This report outlines the potential of the US B2B e-commerce space across 11 durable and nondurable product categories, with historical data going back to 2008.
What Is Magento 2 Order Management and Its OMS Alternatives?
Fabric Blog
NOVEMBER 22, 2021
Magento started in 2008 as an open source e-commerce platform. While its open source platform is popular among smaller e-commerce retailers, the premium version has an expanded feature set that becomes necessary to grow.
Bread, Milk, Eggs….Health Equity. The 5th Aim Is A Staple For All Americans
Forrester Digital Transformation
AUGUST 1, 2022
This daunting ambition was given hope with the proposal of accomplishing three goals equally in 2008, and the addition of the 4th in 2014. The Triple/Quadruple Aim has long been recognized as a framework to optimize the US healthcare system.
Time to automate ID verification in an online world
Retail Technology Review
JUNE 21, 2021
The fastest growth since 2008. By Barley Laing, the UK Managing Director at Melissa. Online retail sales are booming thanks to the pandemic and shoppers increasingly recognising the convenience of buying online. This is backed up by figures from the ONS that reveal ecommerce sales grew 46 per cent in 2020, compared with 2019. Internet Retailing Critical Issues Retail Supply Chain
Halloween candy prices are downright scary
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 31, 2022
The previous highest year-over-year jump was seven percent in 2008, according to Akshat Goel, senior economist at S&P Global Market Intelligence. Halloween candy prices are estimated to be a record 14 percent higher this year compared to 2021.
Amazon is pulling the plug on fabric.com
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Amazon acquired fabric.com in 2008. Amazon.com is shutting down its fabric.com subsidiary in a cost-cutting move. “As
Dollar Tree Taps Executive Chairman as New CEO
Retail TouchPoints
JANUARY 24, 2023
Dreiling had served as CEO of rival retailer Dollar General from 2008 to 2015. Dollar Tree CEO Mike Witynski will step down and leave the retailer’s board of directors, with Executive Chairman Rick Dreiling expanding his role to assume the CEO position, effective Jan. 29, 2023.
Retailer’s community fund raising soars past £12m for the first time
TalkingRetail
OCTOBER 6, 2020
It generated £1m from retailers and shoppers in the most recent 12 months to push the grand total past £12m since MADL was set up in 2008.
Recession 2020 – 5 Ways I’m Preparing For The Downturn
My Wife Quit Her Job
MARCH 23, 2020
In my adult life, I’ve had the misfortune of living through 2 other downturns in 2002 and 2008. Following the 2008 crash, I was determined to not make the same mistake.
IGD names new president
TalkingRetail
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020
Coveney has led convenience foods manufacturer Greencore Group since 2008, and previously served as the group’s chief financial officer. The IGD has appointed Patrick Coveney, chief executive of Greencore Group, as president of its board of trustees.
Warby Parker: How four students turned the eyewear industry on its head
TradeGecko
APRIL 25, 2018
In February 2008, Neil Blumenthal sprang up in the middle of the night with an idea. Little did he know, his idea was going to change the eyewear industry forever. Case studies Popular Posts
137: How To Get Free Traffic And Sales To An Ecommerce Store With Neil Patel
My Wife Quit Her Job
OCTOBER 20, 2016
In fact, I remember when I first discovered him back in 2008, I dropped him a comment on his main blog which was QuickSprout at the time. I emailed him on September 19, 2008 about his post on 10 timeless business tips. Today, I’m excited to have the Neil Patel on the show.
71% of retailers invest in AI to attract online shoppers this Christmas as in store sales drop to their lowest levels for a decade
Retail Technology Review
DECEMBER 18, 2018
With November reported to have the lowest shopper footfall since the 2008 recession and in store sales predicted to get worse in December, a new in-depth research study into how retailers are gearing up their online customer service this Christmas has found that nearly three quarters are investing in Artificial Intelligence in the call centre, driven by consumer demand and changing shopping habits - saving over 1 in 3 retailers £100,000 or more a year.
Howard Schultz says this is his last stint as Starbucks CEO
Retail Wire
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Mr. Schultz was the coffee giant’s CEO from 1986 to 2000 and then again from 2008 to 2017 before landing back in the interim role following Kevin Johnson’s departure in April.
Kohl’s Makes Interim CEO Permanent
Retail TouchPoints
FEBRUARY 3, 2023
He brings more than 40 years of retail experience to the position, most recently as President and CEO of Burlington Stores , where he served from 2008 to 2019. Kohl’s has appointed interim CEO Tom Kingsbury to the role on a permanent basis, effective Feb.
Adaptable Teams Prevail Over Mythical Retail End Times
Forrester eCommerce
MAY 5, 2017
Headlines span the past seven years touting the doom of retail: Bankruptcies Aren't Proxies For Retail Market Health… Retail bankruptcies numbered 20 in 2008, and this year they are tracking higher, but you can still count them on two hands. [1] The press continues to highlight bankruptcies and store closings to support a theory that the entire retail market is in a death spiral. However, neither bankruptcies nor store closings accurately reflect the state of the retail market.
Putin’s war on Ukraine pushes oil prices even higher
Retail Wire
MARCH 4, 2022
The price for a barrel of West Texas Intermediate oil rose to $116 in premarket trading for the first time since 2008 after Russia’s authoritarian leader Vladimir Putin said attacks against Ukraine would continue until his goals were achieved.
Convenience stores are slow to add EV chargers
Retail Wire
OCTOBER 19, 2022
Iowa-based Kim and Go first installed an electric charger at one of its stores in 2008. High electric utility fees are inspiring convenience stores with gas pumps to take their time installing charging stations for electric vehicles.
Shein moving its operations from China to Singapore ahead of IPO
Retail Wire
FEBRUARY 16, 2022
Shein, the online fashion retailer launched in 2008, is moving key members of its team from China to offices in Singapore.
Mr. Potato Head Becomes First Toy Ever Televised
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
In 2008 the character also featured as one of the giant helium balloons at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Photo: Pixar. Wikia. The iconic Mr. Potato Head toy was first manufactured in 1952. Originally conceived and designed as plastic pieces to be inserted into a real potato, complaints over moldy vegetables soon led to the inclusion of a plastic potato body.
Simply Fresh names O’Loughlin as chief operating officer
TalkingRetail
JULY 9, 2020
In 2008 he was appointed managing director of Applegreen UK, growing the business to 75 sites, and in 2017 O’Loughlin moved to MFG. Simply Fresh has appointed Michael O’Loughlin as chief operating officer and member of the board of directors.
The Future Of Documents: Content Creation Is Ripe For Its Own Digital Disruption
Forrester's Customer Insights
DECEMBER 15, 2020
It was sometime in 2008, and people interested in collaboration and “Enterprise 2.0” I remember the first time I saw a Google Doc. on Twitter were circulating a link to a list of like-minded tech professionals. I clicked on the link, and my jaw dropped. The document looked like it was alive.
Employers turn to teens to fill open jobs
Retail Wire
JULY 8, 2021
More than one-in-three American teens had jobs in May, the highest percentage going back to 2008, according to the Labor Department. An acute labor shortage is pushing retail, foodservice and other businesses to turn to teenagers to fill part-time positions. in-article
Money-losing stores close despite big chains’ best intentions
Retail Wire
JUNE 30, 2021
A Target store opened in 2008 in a Black neighborhood in Baltimore was seen as a sign of faith in the community. Target says its decision to close the location in 2015 was a “last resort” that only happened after it was not able to turn a profit after years of trying. in-article
Grocers concentrate on reducing food waste
Retail Wire
JUNE 8, 2021
Retailers have been tackling the issue and have made strides in reducing the amount of unsold food, which goes to waste, from around 43 million pounds in 2008 to less than 21 billion pounds today. Forty percent of all food sold in the U.S.
Teens find work as companies look for help
Retail Wire
JUNE 1, 2021
The percentage of teens between 16- and 19-years-old is at its highest level since 2008. Teenagers are picking up jobs and, in many cases, higher wages as employers staff up to meet the demand caused by the return of regular pre-pandemic activities among consumers. in-article
Zebra Technologies Appoints New CEO and Executive Board Chair
Retail TouchPoints
DECEMBER 9, 2022
He also worked with measurement solutions provider Spirent Communications for nine years , serving as the company’s CEO from 2008 to 2013. Zebra Technologies has named Chief Product and Solutions Officer Bill Burns as its next CEO and board member, effective March 1, 2023. Current CEO Anders Gustafsson has been named Executive Chair of the Zebra Board of Directors.
Folgers Advertises the Intangible
BigCommerce
NOVEMBER 20, 2017
Folgers was subsequently sold for $3 billion in 2008, and in 2009 the popular ad was somewhat less successfully reimagined. The biggest challenge with advertising food and drink is really conveying its essential features to an audience –– taste and smell. Earlier ads from Folgers took place in exclusive restaurants where the coffee was secretly switched with Folgers’ product.
Forecasting Uncertainty: Why Scenario A Is Looking More Likely For Some Countries And Scenario B More Likely For Others
Forrester's Customer Insights
APRIL 21, 2020
The headline was that the world’s real GDP would fall by 3% in 2020, which is a much steeper drop than in the 2008–2009 recession. Last week, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued its April World Economic Outlook report.
Report: Forever 21 Will Reestablish Physical Presence in China With a New Store
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 15, 2022
Forever 21 first entered China in 2008 but left the country a year later. Forever 21 will expand its presence in China with a physical store slated to open later in June 2022, according to a WeChat post seen by Reuters.
WSJ: Starbucks’ Next CEO Will be External Hire
Retail TouchPoints
JUNE 6, 2022
This is the third time Schultz has served as Starbucks’ CEO, a role he held from 1986 to 2000, and from 2008 to 2017.
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