Stores Weekly

National Retail Federation

First Edition
Clothing rental has been around for a decade. But as millennials and Gen Z become a more dominant force, a number of apparel retailers are jumping in more fully. 

Visit https://stores.org/2019/09/09/the-retail-rental-model/?utm_medium=STORES%20Weekly&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=STORES%20Sept%20&utm_content=Retail%20Rental to view the full article online.

As consumer trends and technology disrupt the retail industry, retailers constantly update and innovate to keep pace. But just as they deploy the latest app update or website functionality, there’s another right behind it. In an environment like this, legacy systems can be a liability — retailers need a flexible digital infrastructure that allows them to quickly innovate.

Visit https://stores.org/2019/09/10/building-a-digital-infrastructure/?utm_medium=STORES%20Weekly&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=STORES%20Sept%20&utm_content=Northgate to view the full article online.

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Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/nrf-nwl/articles/index.asp?aid=580017&issueID=64471 to view the full article online.

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Trends
The benefits of open source continue to spread. The latest is from Grupo Modelo, which has introduced Fit Packs for its Corona beer. The cans stack and link together without the need for environmentally problematic six-pack plastic rings.

Visit https://stores.org/2019/09/11/embracing-a-new-can-do/ to view the full article online.

NRF News
The retailers with the best chance of growth are those embracing new retail concepts, says Lee Peterson, executive vice president of brand strategy and design at WD Partners. On this episode of NRF’s Retail Gets Real podcast, Peterson outlines the trends driving change and what it takes for retailers to adapt in a world where mobile devices give consumers anything, anywhere, any time. Listen and subscribe.

Visit https://nrf.com/blog/store-future-wd-partners-lee-peterson?utm_medium=STORES%20Weekly&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=Retail%20Gets%20Real&utm_content=Ep%20135%20WD%20Partners to view the full article online.

The end of Congress’ August recess presents an exciting opportunity for retailers to break through the noise. That’s why NRF is relaunching the NRF Action Center. The online platform provides the industry with tools to connect with Congress and take a stand on issues that matter most, including trade, labor and taxes. Learn more and contact your members of Congress.

Visit https://nrf.com/blog/congress-back-work-make-sure-its-working-you?utm_medium=STORES%20Weekly&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=Advocacy&utm_content=Action%20Center%20blog to view the full article online.

NRF is hitting the road. “We’re traveling the country, meeting and promoting the people and brands that are powering the latest innovations in retail,” writes James Rhee, chairman of NRF’s Innovation Advisory Council and executive chairman and CEO of Ashley Stewart. On September 19, NRF and RevTech Ventures will co-host “Tech Trends in Retail 2019,” sponsored by American Express and held at the Neighborhood Goods flagship in Plano, Texas. Learn more and register.

Visit https://nrf.com/blog/meet-tech-startups-driving-change-retail?utm_medium=STORES%20Weekly&utm_source=Email&utm_campaign=Blog&utm_content=Revtech to view the full article online.

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