Articles by tag: University of South Carolina
The job market is quickly evolving and at the moment AI skills are becoming a leading conversation for many industries. About three quarters of today’s employers are now seeking workers with AI skills, according to a recent Amazon Web Services study. But, employers are facing significant challenges in recruitment despite incentives to offer substantial…
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Forever 21 & Shein Might Pull in Profits, But Their Business Models Are Incompatible in the Long-Term
The recent partnership between Forever 21 & Shein, a key event in retail fashion strategy, marks a pivotal moment in the industry, merging the traditional brick-and-mortar approach of Forever 21 with Shein’s fast-paced online retail model. This collaboration offers consumers an unprecedented blend of in-store experience and online variety, but it also raises significant questions…
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Worker’s Rights Questions Against Shein Mean The Forever 21-Shein Team-Up Could Make for a PR Headache
Fast fashion retailer Shein recently entered into a partnership with top retail brand Forever 21. However, the Forever 21-Shein team-up is raising eyebrows in the retail space, especially because Shein has previously faced accusations of human rights abuses and the usage toxic chemicals. In the wake of major fashion mergers, what risks and ethical considerations…
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More Community Action is Needed to Help Prevent the Growing Amount of Organized Crime Targeting Retailers
This growing phenomenon of retailers pulling out of cities plagued by organized crime offers more than just a lesson in economics; it’s a call to collective action. With the recent departures of major retailers, like Nordstrom, in cities like San Francisco, a major shift is happening in retail. If stores are not leaving, they’re going…
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Fighting Climate Change Isn’t Just About Green Energy, It’s Also About Green Energy Storage
As the world continues to grapple with the challenges of climate change, the search for efficient, renewable energy solutions has never been more urgent. A significant aspect of these challenges involves green energy storage, particularly as it pertains to accommodating the fluctuations in energy utilization. In the past few years, batteries have taken center…