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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 »

Allisa Sampogna owner of The King's Scribe

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 »

The King's Scribe colorful merchandise display

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 »

Winter Gear gift wrap from Lana's Shop

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 »

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