How retailers are building greener supply chains
Earlier this week, we highlighted a few retailers who are working to find greener and more sustainable ways to run their businesses. And for retailers looking to reduce their total carbon footprint,...
View ArticleRetail supply chain executives collaborate in Dallas
Executives from more than 60 companies arrived in Dallas on Sunday to spend the next few days learning how to navigate the increasingly complex supply chain business. The opening keynote at NRF’s...
View ArticleThe fraud prevention measure at retailers’ fingertips
Key fobs, swipe cards, PINs and passwords are all commonplace in today’s work environment. But for a growing number of retailers, these security measures are not secure enough to protect company assets...
View ArticleHot topics at this week’s Loss Prevention Conference
This week, NRF’s Loss Prevention Conference and EXPO kicks off in San Diego, attracting more than 2,400 loss prevention and law enforcement professionals. Like many other areas of the retail industry,...
View ArticleSeven priceless leadership insights from a Navy SEAL Commander
Retail loss prevention professionals are facing plenty of challenges today, which just emphasizes the importance of good leadership. And on that, NRF’s Loss Prevention Conference opened today with an...
View ArticleHow retailers can drive performance with video analytics
Not that long ago, it wasn’t uncommon for loss prevention offices to have VHS surveillance tapes stacked up in their corners. Now retailers are using video analytics to capture customer trends, track...
View ArticleLessons for protecting your employees, customers, and brand
It’s no surprise that Dr. Larry Barton, one of the world’s leading experts in threat assessment and workplace violence, packed the room in yesterday’s afternoon keynote at the NRF Loss Prevention...
View ArticleNRF honors retailers, law enforcement with Loss Prevention Awards
More than 2,600 loss prevention professionals attended last month’s Loss Prevention Conference in San Diego. Among all the networking, education and innovations in the exhibition hall, a few themes...
View ArticleRetail’s BIG Show 2014 preview: Big names, biggest show ever
Just as retailers start to catch their breath after the busy holiday season each year, Retail’s BIG Show in January pushes the tempo back up. It’s big, it’s busy, it’s international, and if you’re in...
View ArticleFour ways to make small business mighty
Competition in today’s retail environment is fierce. And for a small retail business, carving out a share of the market with a limited budget and limited time presents special challenges. With the...
View ArticleThree retail trends on display in NYC’s Meatpacking District and Bleecker Street
For those with a true passion for retail, shopping in New York City is the ultimate experience. And at Retail’s BIG Show coming up in January, we’re highlighting some out-of-the-ordinary experiences in...
View ArticleCatching up with Dream BIG scholars from ANN Inc., Apple, Walmart and The...
There’s just one week left for retail professionals to get their applications in for the full-tuition Dream BIG scholarships from NRF and University of Phoenix. As we gear up for the April 8 deadline,...
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