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The pros and cons of filling online orders from store shelves
Fulfilling online orders from one of its 13 brick-and-mortar stores costs Peter Glenn Ski and Sports about 30% more than shipping the goods from a warehouse, but it makes more sense than losing the sale because the retailer can't deliver…
Will mobile payment systems mean the end of the cash register?
Mobile payment providers including Square, PayPal and Groupon are beefing up their efforts to replace traditional cash registers. Square Stand, for example, comes with a place for the iPad, a card reader and various other accessories including printers, bar code…
Food Lion hires 800 for overhauled stores
Based on consumer feedback, Food Lion has renovated 178 stores in five states and has added 800 employees as part of a rebranding initiative. Grand-opening events are being held at improved stores, which offer increased produce offerings and lower prices…
Massachusetts treasurer calls for sales tax bill debate with Boehner
Massachusetts treasurer Steven Grossman challenged House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, to a debate Thursday, after Boehner said publicly that he probably won't vote in favor of the Marketplace Fairness Act. "Local retailers and other merchants should not have to compete…
Merchants use service, in-store technology to tackle showrooming
A recent study, by Seattle-based group Placed, found 40% of the shoppers participated in showrooming and concluded the threat to retailers may be more serious than they realize. The study was based on survey results from nearly 15,000 people. Retailers…