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Retailers must readjust their strategies and find unique ways to lock in customers as business works its way back to equilibrium

It may be some time until a full recovery occurs, but optimism lies ahead for this industry. Giving a New Meaning to “Essential” Since the onset of the pandemic, the nature of the word “essential” has taken on various meanings. In early 2020, the first thing that was exposed was our humanity and our basic, immediate needs as it was essential for many of us to stay home. However, this did not apply to all industries and grocers were called upon as essential workers to serve on the frontl...

Managing Editor Coming off a 2020 that featured successful virtual versions of its flagship General Merchandise Conference and Selfcare Summit, GMDC|Retail Tomorrow is rolling out a slate of virtual events for 2021. The first will take place in partnership with the International Housewares Association in April.  The events will be focused on general merchandise, self-care, housewares and holiday/seasonal categories and scheduled over several weeks, allowing attendees the flexibilit...

Managing Editor Global Market Development Center|Retail Tomorrow will offer a series of virtual events to improve business connectivity for members and trading partners as the industry continues to deal with COVID-19 disruption. In the wake of its successful virtual General Merchandise (GM) Conference and Selfcare Summit events last October, retail industry trade association Global Market Development Center (GMDC)|Retail Tomorrow has revealed a series of virtual events for 2...