ICSC New York Deal Making (2017)
On December 6-7, the Javits Center played host to this years’ ICSC NY Deal Making Conference. ICSC featured a new format at this years’ Conference.
The Retail Trade industry group comprises establishments engaged in retailing merchandise, generally without transformation, and rendering services incidental to the sale of merchandise. The retailing process is the final step in the distribution of merchandise; retailers are, therefore, organized to sell merchandise in small quantities to the general public. This sector comprises two main types of retailers: store and nonstore retailers.
Industry code
RET
Industry Code Full
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New Experiences, New Retail Opportunities
Despite the rise of e-commerce and omni-channel distribution and the demise of brick-and-mortar, 85% of sales are still made in physical stores, and these will continue to be at the core of retailers’ efforts to enhance their brands and drive sales.
Looking Inside the Mind of a Gen Z Shopper
Although one might assume that having grown up in a world of technology, Gen Z consumers prefer exercising their buying power online, Gen Z buyers surprisingly prefer shopping in brick-and-mortar stores.
Is It Lawful to Sell a Product Below Its Cost?
Selling below cost could be defined as a commercial practice whereby a company sells products at a price below the production cost so that the sale would make the company lose money.
Pragma Presence in MAPIC 2017
A great numbers of Pragma Firms are assisting MAPIC: Goulston & Storrs from the USA, Interconsulting from Italy, Manubens from Spain, Unijuris and Jean-Claude Coulon from France and Bishop & Sewell from the UK.
Old and New VAT Obligations for "Call-Off Stocks" Between Italy and Germany
Companies often need to deliver goods to their customers based in UE and adopt different solutions, one of the most widely used is the "call of stock".
Surprises For International Retailers Coming to the USA
Successful international retailers are aware of this potentially lucrative avenue to increase revenues. Frequently, international retailers encounter operational requirements which differ drastically from their home turf.
Application of the Vienna Convention on the International Sale of Goods
The Vienna Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods was passed in 1969, and entered into force in 1980 to regulate the issues of an international element in the sale of goods.
America’s Next Top (Business) Model? Evaluating Fashion’s Big Experiment
Last year, scores of top fashion designers defied convention by abandoning traditional shipping schedules, and moved to a system allowing the ability to give the “insta-generation” instant retail gratification.
Artificial Intelligence in Brick and Mortar Retail
Headlines about brick and mortar retail tend to be dominated by how these establishments are in decline. Fortunately, their demise is not preordained since tools from the online retail universe may also help them succeed.