Insights

Experts weigh in on September retail sales
Economic experts share their thoughts on the September sales numbers with Chain Store Age.
Exclusive: Promotions to play big role in 2023 holiday season
Matt Pavich, senior director of strategy and retail innovation at Revionics, an Aptos Company, talks with Chain Store Age about pricing and promotion considerations for the next quarter.

Even a Strong Holiday Season May Not Save Some Struggling Retailers

As we look ahead to the beginning of the holiday shopping rush, with a consensus expectation of a low single digit increase in sales over 2022, we see a mixed picture in retail.
How AI Can Turn Customer Data Into Real Action

With the amount of data businesses amass today, understanding customers to personalize their shopping experience is more possible than ever before.
Holiday High-Volume Recruiting Strategies

The need for high-volume recruiting typically arises from rapid growth, seasonal demands like the upcoming holiday season, or industries that require a constant influx of talent.
Best Practices: Retailers should ‘think globally, act locally’ on EV charging

Big-picture goals are an important first step for any national retailer seeking to be part of the solution on decarbonization.
Digitizing the In-Store Experience with Visuals, Music and Scent

One undeniable fact in the dynamic retail landscape reigns true: personalized on-premise experiences drive increased customer engagement.
Evaluating the Total Cost of Ownership of Move to Next-Gen Refrigerants

After years of uncertainty about the transition to lower global warming potential refrigerant alternatives, it’s crunch time for many supermarket retailers.
Bringing Organized Retail Crime Into Focus With Computer Vision AI

Organized Retail Crime incidents are on the rise and crime groups are becoming more violent, making tackling ORC a priority for the retail industry and the communities they serve.
Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per day

The UPS Teamsters negotiations process has certainly drawn a lot of attention with theatrics on both sides as the deadline is now just two weeks away.

Experts weigh in on September retail sales

Exclusive: Promotions to play big role in 2023 holiday season

Even a Strong Holiday Season May Not Save Some Struggling Retailers

How AI Can Turn Customer Data Into Real Action

Holiday High-Volume Recruiting Strategies

Best Practices: Retailers should ‘think globally, act locally’ on EV charging

Digitizing the In-Store Experience with Visuals, Music and Scent

Evaluating the Total Cost of Ownership of Move to Next-Gen Refrigerants

Bringing Organized Retail Crime Into Focus With Computer Vision AI

Expert Opinion: UPS strike would cost U.S. economy billions —per day