Retail

Lead Editor: Megan Conniff

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SmartBrief covers a range of topics within the retail industry. Newsletter topics include digital commerce, brick-and-mortar retail, commercial real estate, global retail, as well as specialty retail, such as consumer electronics, pets and housewares. 

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Industry optimism brings record crowds to RECon 2013

5/22/2013

  • YouTube

Optimism was apparent during this year's productive RECon 2013, which hosted 35,000 attendees and more companies than ever before, after developers and landlords experienced a few leaner years. "We're… Read More

Westfield reportedly considering $1B sale of U.S. retail centers

Simon Property invests $170M in retail renovation

Keeping up with the omnichannel shopper

Online retail fuels growth for brands in India

Specialty Retail »

Review: Placemats add style to a meal

5/22/2013

  • Sheboygan Press (Wis.), The

Placemats not only serve to catch table mishaps but can add elegance or flair to a table setting at a relatively low price tag. Retailers are offering a variety of options such as woven mats at CB2 an… Read More

GfK tracks growth of small appliances in Singapore

TJX credits HomeGoods for strong first quarter

Opinion: Naming Australia's best appliance brands

Report: Touch plays increasing role in laptop-shipment growth

Wholesale »

Cooperation between Walgreen, AmerisourceBergen could set trend

5/21/2013

  • Wall Street Journal, The

The recent collaboration between Walgreen and AmerisourceBergen is the first major integration between a drug retailer and distributor in the U.S. "This type of model is almost a requirement in today'… Read More

Why technical education is key for creating a skilled workforce

Univar finalizes acquisition of Quimicompuestos

Using an internal champion to make sales

3 ways to improve the relationship between sales and marketing

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Spreadsheet is widely welcomed by business users for its simpleness and ease of use. However, there are some common calculations which are still tough ...
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Should An Older Job Seeker Color Their Hair And Be Stylish?
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