Retail Merchandiser

Retailers manage a high volume of agreements with suppliers, manufacturers, landlords, logistics providers, technology vendors, franchisees and service partners. As operations expand, keeping track of approvals, renewal dates, obligations and changing terms across shared drives, spreadsheets and email can become increasingly difficult. These contracts contain information that...

JCPenney would like American consumers to believe that bargain hunting has become bad for their health. That, at least, is the conceit behind the retailer’s latest marketing campaign. The JCPenney Retail Rejuvenation campaign sends six off-price shoppers to a mock wellness retreat, where trust falls, mantras and primal screams are deployed to help them confront their question...

Purchasing managers and delivery professionals must maintain flawless cold chain logistics while controlling costs. As a critical component of temperature-controlled shipping, commercial gel packs protect sensitive products from contamination and spoilage during transit. The right refrigerant solution safeguards product quality without unnecessarily inflating shipping expense...

Store readiness extends beyond merchandising and product displays. Retailers undergo routine operational and safety audits that evaluate critical systems, such as fire protection, emergency exits and equipment maintenance. Passing these audits protects business continuity, safeguards staff and preserves brand reputation. Every store must maintain essential systems and standar...

Subscribe to our free newsletter today to keep up to date with the latest retail news. Online shopping is moving beyond a model built primarily around search boxes, filters and pages of product results, as consumers increasingly use AI assistants to describe what they want and receive a narrower selection of products based on those requirements. Amazon and Walmart are develop...