One of the core values of Dick Schulze, Founder of Best Buy, was “learning from challenge and change” — a prescient insight from a retail leader in the ’80s who realized even then that in retail, especially in consumer electronics retail, there would be constant change. It’s a tenet that …
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Buckle Adopts Aptos ONE POS to Bring Unified Commerce to 440+ Stores
The Buckle, Inc., will implement Aptos ONE as its new POS system to bring personalized and efficient interactions to every customer — and employee — in its 440+ stores across 42 states.Buckle is a specialty apparel retailer that offers a wide selection of on-trend apparel, accessories and footwear. The retailer …
Macy’s Leaders Answer 6 Big Questions About the Company’s Future at NRF
The leaders of Macy’s Inc.’s three retail banners — Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s and Bluemercury — took the stage together on Sunday, Jan. 13 at the NRF Big Show in NYC, offering a rare opportunity to hear from all three brands in unison, particularly as the company continues to face activist pressure. …
Curbing the $890 Billion Return Problem: Proactive Solutions for Retailers
With the holiday season just concluded, the challenge of managing merchandise returns is a reality for many retailers. According to the latest data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), merchandise returns are projected to reach an astounding $890 billion in 2024, accounting for approximately 16.9% of sales. While this underscores …