In 2017, it was all doom and gloom. Retail bankruptcies, store closures, and the decline of the department stores all contributed to this term 'retail apolcalyse' and numerous discussions among analysts about the death of retail as we have known it to be. However, most retail executives sat tight, focused on the fundamentals and amped... Continue Reading →
Happy Fourth of July
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When competitors become collaborators
Last week, I had the opportunity to invite 68 of our strategic partner organizations (Suppliers, Factories, 3PLs, Freight Forwarders, Ocean Carriers, Domestic Trucking Carriers, Drayage Providers, Inspection Companies, and Ports Officers) at Havertys Global Supply Chain Summit - with the sole purpose of (1) reiterating importance of our partners to the success of Havertys, (2)... Continue Reading →
What’s in Store for 2018
Retail Predictions for 2018 The business of predicting trends and outcomes is not for the faint-heart and often enough we find that when service providers and consultants try them as a part of their marketing blitz, they end up jumping on the latest bandwagon or buzz in the market. Do you remember, how everyone was... Continue Reading →