Articles by tag: National Retail Federation

Easy Returns Help Retain Customers. Instead of Charging Return Fees, Retailers Should Focus on Optimizing Reverse Logistics.

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In 2022, returns cost the retail industry a whopping $816 billion in lost sales across the United States. This data, released by the National Retail Federation, highlighted the importance of optimizing reverse logistics — especially for fast fashion clothing retailers. Recently, H&M announced a return fee for its UK customers — and then […]

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Sustainability in Retail is More Than a Checkmark, it Must be a Core Tenant

As the conversation on climate moves from change to crisis, sustainability in retail is no longer a dream to obtain; it’s a necessity that industry leaders take meaningful action. The retail industry, a notorious contributor to global waste and pollution, is a primary player in these dialogues. Recent studies suggest that around 85% of […]

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NRF 2023: The Top Trends & Technologies Shaping the Future Customer Experience

Retail was the main attraction at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center in New York City on January 14-17, 2023. NRF 2023 was back in the Big Apple with a full slate of speakers, 100 sessions, and exhibitions from more than 950 major players in all facets of the retail space. What were some […]

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Bringing One-click Checkouts to Merchants of All Sizes

Ian Leslie, Senior Director of Retail Advocacy at Bolt, joined Retail Refined for a live chat at NRF 2020. Bolt is a San Francisco-based one-click checkout solution powering checkout across e-commerce merchants across the internet. “We’re trying to bring one-click checkout to all merchants whether they’re big or small,” Leslie said. “Give them a best-in-class […]

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What’s in the Shopping Cart for the 2022 National Retail Federation’s Big Show?

In just a few short days, from January 16th through the 18th, the National Retail Federation will launch Retail’s Big Show in the shopping capital of the world, New York City. As retail professionals know, NRF is a nonprofit and the world’s largest retail association intending to “connect people to an industry that’s a great […]

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Careers on the Move: Building Supply Chain Policy

“What I enjoy is bringing folks together to work collaboratively on solutions, including our members and partners like Cargomatic.” While the supply chain is featured daily in the media now, it’s not something most people thought about before. That’s not the case for the latest guest on Careers on the Move. Jon Gold, Vice President of […]

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The Business Side of Thanksgiving in Two Minutes

Today we’re going to breakdown some of the most important data and facts revolving around the business side of the holiday. Let’s start with the dinner itself. The Wednesday before thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for most grocers across the U.S. simply because of the demand for turkey. Hence the name […]

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Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality in Dentistry
April 23, 2024

Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technologies are paving the way for groundbreaking advancements in dentistry, particularly in enhancing the precision and efficiency of dental procedures. Though often mentioned in the same breath, these technologies offer distinct experiences and have varied applications in dental practice. The Distinction Between AR and VR in Dentistry […]

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Dental Surgeries Enhanced by The X-Guide System: Elevating Dentist and Patient Experiences
April 23, 2024

Elevating dentist and patient experiences reach a new level of ease with the introduction of the X-Guide® System from X-NAV Technologies. This system marks a significant advancement in dental implant surgery, offering a blend of precision, efficiency, and patient satisfaction previously unattainable. This dynamic 3D navigation system provides real-time guidance during implant placement, revolutionizing […]

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Preventing School Violence
School Violence Prevention and Response
April 23, 2024

In this episode of School Safety Today by Raptor Technologies, Michelle Dawn Mooney sat down with Adam Coughran, President, Safe Kids, Inc.  During the conversation, they discussed proactive strategies for preventing violence in schools, focusing on the importance of communication channels within schools, behavioral awareness, and community involvement to aid in early detection and […]

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Tough Tech: Exploring the World of Rugged and Reliable Technology
April 23, 2024

Demand for rugged and reliable technology surges as industries confront the need for devices that can endure extreme environments without failure. From utilities to construction, the marketplace increasingly seeks innovations that ensure devices are durable and exceptionally functional under stress. Why is this technology crucial, and how is it evolving to meet the rigorous […]

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National Retail Federation Survey Shows the Business Side of Halloween
October 29, 2019

Halloween may be one of the most popular holidays for children, but retail professionals are looking forward to it with high anticipation, albeit for different reasons. The National Retail Federation (NRF) has released its annual survey results that examine the economic impact of Halloween in the United States. While the numbers do not bare record […]

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This Week’s 3 Big Things in B2B: A Big Day for Space Travel and CEOs
October 24, 2019

These are the biggest stories in the B2B world this week! In fact, one is out of this world! Blue Origin, Jeff Bezos’ company focused on bringing people to the moon, announced three new business partners. Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and Draper will all have a hand in the process of making commercial space flight […]

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NRF 2019 in 60 Seconds
January 16, 2019

There was so much to see at NRF 2019. Anyone in attendance can attest to the fact that three days was barely enough time to catch up on everything presented at the Javits Center this week. MarketScale hustled through every nook and cranny of Retail’s Big Show to learn what industry experts were seeing, […]

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