How Chicago’s Last Independent Costume Shops Have Thrived Amid Big-Box Retailers, Internet
PORTAGE PARK — It’s Halloween year-round at two longstanding Portage Park costume shops. Fantasy Costumes at 4065 N. Milwaukee Ave. and Chicago Costume Company at 4727 W. Montrose Ave. have supplied Chicagoans with ghoul masks and spooky cloaks for more than four decades. However, as more shoppers turn toward the internet and big-box retailers, the shops have had to get creative.
Independent Retailers Get a Boost with NRS Recently Launched Self-Ordering Kiosk
National Retail Solutions (NRS), a prominent provider of point-of-sale (POS) systems for independent retailers, recently launched the NRS Self-Ordering Kiosk, designed to help small and mid-sized stores streamline customer service and enhance operational efficiency. The new technology is already making waves in a retail environment where speed and accuracy are more important than ever.
What’s Next for Independent Fashion Retailers?
MILAN — Italy’s peculiar role in the fashion industry is not limited to its marquee brands or high-end manufacturing supply chain.EXCLUSIVE: Bolt Teams Up With Salesforce to Help Redefine the Shopping Experience The country has traditionally had one of the strongest representations of independent luxury and fashion retailers that over the years have been instrumental in launching and supporting hot labels and up-and-comers. Scattered throughout the country’s second-tier cities are retailers that have grasped the fashion taste and sensibility of local consumers, forging strong ties with luxury brands and acting like closet curators with select product and brand mixes. As consumer confidence feels...
Retailers Face Increasing Risk of Lost Sales Due to Poor Inventory and Price Inconsistencies
If retailers are out of stock, they may be out of luck. John Lewis Invests 800 Million Pounds Into Retail New research from AlixPartners showed that two-thirds of consumers polled said they would leave an e-commerce site or store and shop from another retailer “when an item they are looking to purchase is out of stock, signaling that retailers need to optimize inventory management this holiday season if they want to prevent lost sales,” the firm said in a statement. That sentiment emerged from AlixPartners’ annual Consumer Sentiment Index and holiday shopping report. Other key findings include a strong preference for value price...
AI Tools and Independent Sellers Key at Record Amazon Sales Event
Amazon says customers saved more than $1 billion during its October shopping event. The eCommerce giant touted this statistic in a Thursday (Oct. 10) press release in the wake of its latest Prime Big Deal Days event, which it dubbed its “biggest ever.”. While not providing specific figures, Amazon...