American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are among the companies offering discounts to entice shoppers. “With sales softer than anticipated, we are taking more aggressive actions on...
It may be a bad time for consumers and their wallets, but it’s proving to be a good time for the discounters and off-price retailers that cater to the growing demand for deals. With bargain hunting and budget sensitivity at record highs amid ongoing inflation...
Today in retail, North Face relies on customer loyalty and enhanced streetwear sales to boost its bottom line and Foot Locker grows its profile, while digital and experiential shopping is changing the way retailers do business. Plus, Ross Stores hasn’t benefitted from shoppers’ bargain hunting...
The late supplier payments fight is a lofty one, particularly for smaller vendors. But it’s only one part of a bigger challenge in the often conflicting relationship between buyer and supplier — as new policies from Walmart reveal. While the retail conglomerate has expanded its...
August 27, 2023
American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are among the companies offering discounts to entice shoppers. “With sales softer than anticipated, we are taking more aggressive actions on promotions to drive demand and manage our inventory to ensure […]
