15 Best Retail Memes
Memes to make you feel a little better about Karen telling you to go fuck yourself.
Continue Reading...Autonomous Stores and the Future of Retail
What is the number one demand among retail customers? Trends, surveys, and complaints all indicate that shoppers—now more than ever—insist on a seamless shopping experience. So, what are retailers doing to make this dream a reality, and is the perfectly frictionless, autonomous store the future of retail? If so, what does this mean for the […]
Continue Reading...Top 10 Retail Scams
Retail stores are a con artists dream. There are always new employees to test and hundreds of dollars to make. I’ve seen nearly every trick in the book while on the registers or at the customer service desk, and some of them are too crazy not to share! The Ticket Switch Ah, potentially the […]
Continue Reading...The Fulfillment Arms Race
If you ask any big box retail chain who their biggest rival is, you may be surprised with the answer. It may seem obvious to think Walmart and Target are bitter rivals, like the Red Sox and Yankees, but executives at each company would tell you otherwise. Head to head competition among brick and mortar […]
Continue Reading...4 Steps to Getting Promoted in Retail
Not all of us got into retail intentionally, and some of us may even feel stuck in our jobs, but pursuing a new position or a promotion can make your day-to-day a bit more rewarding and—most importantly—get you a nice raise! However, trying to break in to the leadership circle of a store can be […]
Continue Reading...Overcoming the Retail Stigma
We all know that look. The concerned look of a new acquaintance who you’ve just told about your profession. It can be disheartening enough to sabotage a conversation, job interview, or even a first date. But with a confident approach and the right information, it’s possible to impress anyone with a job in retail. Why […]
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