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Retail Sales Saw July Decline

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Book stores, Musical instrument and sporting goods stores had a sales decrease of 1.9 The post Retail Sales Saw July Decline appeared first on Visual Merchandising and Store Design. Retail sales reportedly declined 1.1 percent in July, which was worse than the anticipated decline of 0.3 percent, reports CNBC.

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Retail Sales Up 9.8 Percent Higher in March

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Between consumers receiving their $1400 government issued stimulus checks and retail reopening throughout the U.S., Food and beverage, clothing and sporting goods were the main categories driving spending. percent and sporting goods raked in a gain of 23.5 percent and sporting goods raked in a gain of 23.5

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Retail CEOs to Congress: Help Us with Crime Wave

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The letter – sent by the Retail Industry Leaders Asssociation – specifically asks lawmakers to pass the INFORM Consumers Act, which RILA says “will modernize our consumer protection laws to safeguard families and communities from the sale of illicit products.” ” Read the full letter here.

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Build-A-Bear Unveils 3-D Workshop, Appoints ‘Digital’ Execs

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Nicanor-Kimball previously held roles at Nordstrom and Dick’s Sporting Goods. Sharon Price John, President and CEO of Build-A-Bear Workshop, said in a statement, according to Retail Dive, “The retail landscape has been shifting as consumers have increasingly moved to online shopping.

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IRDC 2021 Kicks Off with Keys to Surviving “Digital Darwinism”

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DENVER — The 21st annual International Retail Design Conference presented by VMSD magazine kicked off on Tuesday, welcoming a throng of visual merchandisers, store designers and retail executives to the Sheraton Denver Downtown Hotel for the two-day conference.

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NRF Says 2021 Holiday Sales Grew 14.1 Percent to Record $886.7 Billion

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“We closed out the year with outstanding annual retail sales and a record holiday season, which is a clear testament to the power of the consumer and the ingenuity of retailers and their workers,” NRF President and CEO Matthew Shay said. Sporting goods stores, up 20.9 General merchandise stores, up 15.2

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IRDC 2021 Preview: Retail Industry Leaders Return for 21st Annual Conference

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Breakout sessions throughout the event will focus on everything from how Walmart transformed itself into a mobile-first shopping destination to the future of restaurant design to how brands are pivoting in this post-pandemic environment to meet consumer demands. On Wednesday, Sept. See you this September! PHOTO GALLERY (5 IMAGES).