Tag Archives: June 2016 Cover

The Cost of Crime – Part 3: When Petty Theft Isn’t So Petty

By Retail News Insider Think shoplifting is a victimless crime? Think again. Whether you’re a retailer or a consumer—you pay the price for retail theft. Here’s how: Each year, U.S. retailers lose over $40 billion dollars due to the loss of physical inventory (shrink), according to the National Retail Federation (NRF). The majority of those […]

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If you grill it, they will come!

With Memorial Day just behind us and Independence Day on the horizon, it’s safe to say that grilling season is officially upon us! According to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association, 80 percent of consumers own a grill—and 97 percent of those consumers have used it in the past year. While hot dogs and hamburgers […]

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Safety First—For Yourself and Your Shoppers

While June marks the official celebration of National Safety Month, safety is an important issue for Sales Advisors all year round. This month, Lead Sales Advisor Susan Degata shares her tips for keeping yourself and your shoppers healthy and well. Degata points out that safety begins even before you hit the sales floor by making […]

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