Tag: retail
Buy now, pay later can make gift returns trickier
Shoppers who used “buy now, pay later” to help finance gifts this holiday season may soon encounter an unwelcome surprise: returns can be more...
Holiday cliffhanger: How long will merry feeling last for shoppers, retailers?
Karen Beebe’s Christmas season began months ago, in the heat of August, when she placed an order for 360 holiday ornaments.
For Beebe, the owner...
R.I. shopping centers feeling merry about December despite economic challenges
Crowded stores and stronger-than-expected sales have analysts predicting that the rest of the holiday shopping season will be a banner one despite higher prices,...
Retail sales flat in September as inflation takes a bite
NEW YORK (AP) – The pace of sales at U.S. retailers was unchanged in September from August as rising prices for rent and food...
FlorLink provides a hub to help retailers
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
TECHNOLOGY: FlorLink Inc.
KEEPING TEAMS CONNECTED on the sales floor is the key behind Newport-based FlorLink Inc. and its SmartHub technology suite.
The...
Allendre McGovern-Siembab
2022 40 Under Forty Awards
Allendre McGovern-Siembab, 37
Lead Director Of Product Safety And Development – Virtual Care, CVS Health Corp.
How has COVID-19 changed your industry? It...
Patrick Mullen
2022 40 Under Forty Awards
Patrick Mullen | 38
Senior risk expert, cybersecurity, Walmart Inc.
How has COVID-19 changed your industry? COVID-19 has put an emphasis on...
UNFI announces new leadership structure, growth platforms
PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. on Wednesday announced a new leadership structure that it says will allow the Providence-based grocery wholesaler to focus...
After rough run, Kohl’s surges on potential takeover
Shares of Kohl's spiked more than 11% Tuesday after the retailer said that it is in advanced talks to be sold in a deal...
Pucci offers crafted goods with an Italian touch
Business Women Awards 2022
Achievement Honoree Kimberly Pucci Kimberly Pucci LLC
IF TWO THINGS have impacted Kimberly Pucci, it’s safe to say they have been the...