Back in my younger days, I spent a lot of time in malls, shopping centers, and outlets. Throughout my high school and college years, I worked in the mall and on the radio. I don’t spend as much time shopping anymore, but I frequently notice how much retail shopping has changed. They’re building a new…
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You don’t often think about shopping carts when you go to the store. You walk in the door, grab one, and start heading down the aisles. But for many big box retailers, they can be costly. The cost to retrieve, replace, and repair can often be thousands of dollars per store annually. Some companies are…
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When people talk about organized crime, we likely think about TV shows like Law & Order or the Sopranos. Well, it’s become a reality in our communities, but not the way you think. Organized retail crime is on-the-rise, and stores like Target, Best Buy, and CVS are struggling. It’s more than just small groups of…
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The way we shop is constantly changing. And while department stores still exist, they aren’t as popular as they used to be. When shopping malls started popping up in the 1960s, many chains moved out of downtown and tried to adapt. But it’s never been the same. And it’s getting worse. Sadly, the reason is…
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As many stores struggle to keep workers happy, they’re also dealing with something perhaps tougher to manage. The increase in organized retail crime has been steady in many cities. Bands of thieves aren’t just looking for big-ticket items. They’re stealing anything they can and making money by reselling these items. And experts say this may…
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Many stores and restaurants are cutting hours as they adjust to our new normal. Some people claim that the lack of workers is the reason. And while that may be the case for some, there is another reason many places are open less. And this change could be permanent…
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Ship to store is an option that more and more big box stores are trying to push. And while I see the benefits for the store, I don’t see the upside for you and me. Once they have your money, how much more focus will they be placing on customer service? The COVID-19 concern and…
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COVID-19 has changed so much in our world. The changes that are happening to business have only just begun. Space once used for offices or for retail is adapting. Much of that space will become something else. The need for new warehouses is only just beginning…
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