education

Kendra Scott on Putting Philanthropy First — and How She Will Continue to Empower Women

Kendra Scott has had philanthropy as part of its corporate DNA since the company launched in 2002, powered by the commitment to…

Ritual Makes its Commitment to Transparency Literal With Flagship Store

Making the leap from a DTC brand to having a physical presence can be a smart move for an ecommerce pure play,…

NRF Foundation Unveils Educational Program For Aspiring Employees

The NRF Foundation has partnered with retailers and nonprofits to launch RISE Up (Retail Industry Skills & Education), a training and credentialing…

Consumer Reviews Help Formula Seller Boost Retail Presence 131%

Businesses that don’t get much publicity, or can’t afford a major advertising campaign, often rely on word of mouth to drive more…

Do Retailers Appreciate Employees The Same Way They Appreciate Customers?

Did you know that Employee Appreciation Day is March 4? If not, that may be your first stumbling block to building long-term…

Barnes & Noble Spins Off College Business

Barnes & Noble has completed the separation of its retail and college businesses. Barnes & Noble Education, Inc. is now an independent…

ServiceRocket Acquires Learndot Developer

ServiceRocket, a provider of customer service training, utilization and support technology, has acquired the assets of Matygo Educational Incorporated, the developer of…

MasterCraft Boosts Shopper And Partner Engagement With Video

Consumers spend an average of 79 days gathering information before making a major purchase, according to GE Capital Retail Bank’s Major Purchase Shopper…

Bloomingdale’s Taps Axonify To Gamify Associate Training

Retailers wanting to provide the best possible customer experience need to focus on building associate engagement and loyalty by treating them properly….

Becker’s School Supplies Doubles Revenue With New E-Commerce Site

At the beginning of every school year, teachers and educators must set up their classrooms, decorate and ensure they have all the…

Target Brings Back $5 Million School Donation Program

Target has announced the return of its Give With Target program, in which the company will donate up to $5 million to…

Johnny Cupcakes Launches New Site, Focuses On Content And Community

Johnny Cupcakes, an independent fashion merchant that sells apparel and accessories for men, women and children, has re-launched its e-Commerce site to…

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