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Retail report indicates the pandemic accelerated new tech-related product launches
Approximately 58% of retail professionals say the pandemic accelerated new technology-related product launches at their company, according to the new ... READ MORE »
Retailers file a lawsuit seeking to lower its cap on “swipe” fees
Retailers filed a lawsuit seeking to have the Federal Reserve lower its 10-year-old cap on “swipe” fees banks charge to process debit card transac... READ MORE »
NRF said increased credit card swipe fees delay is welcomed
The National Retail Federation welcomed the announcement that Visa and Mastercard will delay an estimated $1.2 billion increase in credit card swipe f... READ MORE »
Tax ramifications of PPP loans clarified in new congressional act
Rules are not as complex now that Congress passed a law in December that clarified interpretations on PPP loans The program designed to provide finan... READ MORE »
Q&A with Alissa Sampogna
Owner of The King’s Scribe sits down with Stationery Trends for a fun Q&A Q: There are some things that are timeless — like a litt... READ MORE »
Shop, Interrupted
One shop owner connects with her clientele via clicks, bricks, curbside — and back again 2020 has been difficult for everyone, but for Alissa Sampo... READ MORE »
NRF Foundation offers COVID-19 trainings to retailers
The NRF Foundation launched two new credentials in its RISE Up program in response to the coronavirus pandemic. The credentials focus on Retail Operat... READ MORE »
22 Tips for Holiday 2020
Card and gift stores share what succeeded in ‘19 — and their 2020 plans. Not so long ago, a retailer could forecast the basic framework of an upc... READ MORE »
Retail shrink totals $61.7 billion in 2019
Theft, fraud and losses from other retail “shrink” totaled $61.7 billion in 2019, up from $50.6 billion the year before as industry security execu... READ MORE »
Brandwise launches new tools to keep products flowing to retailers during Coronavirus disruptions
In response to the supply chain disruptions caused by the Coronavirus, Brandwise has expedited the launch of new tools to make it quick, easy and free... READ MORE »