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Today In Retail: Ethan Allen Projects 44.9 Pct Retail Written Orders Growth; Christopher & Banks Files For Chapter 11

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In today’s top retail news, Ethan Allen Interiors anticipates reporting retail segment written orders growth of 44.9 Plus, a new Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions offering provides retailers with “Amazon Go at scale.”. Plus, a new Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions offering provides retailers with “Amazon Go at scale.”.

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Target CEO Still Bullish On Brick-And-Mortar Retail

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The winning retailers of the future are going to combine great physical assets with the ease that comes along with that digital interaction,” Cornell told CNBC. retail sales will still take place at stores.”. Same-store sales at the retailer increased more than 3 percent in November and December.

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The State-By-State Complexities Of Sales Tax Compliance

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Retailers that want to sell merchandise nationwide must pay attention to how each state’s tax code treats their goods. Data: 2018: Year of the Wayfair ruling, which limited retailers’ physical presence to tax-exempting states. percent: Tax rate imposed on online sellers in Illinois starting in 2020. $4M:

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Christopher & Banks Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy

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Women’s clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, according to a Thursday (Jan. Christopher & Banks also said it is talking with possible purchasers for its online shopping platform and related property.

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How QSRs Are Driving Retail Innovation Via Emerging Tech

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Retail innovation comes from various places – and for the new decade, that includes quick-service restaurants (QSRs), the site of massive technological change. These lanes allow customers to order and pre-pay online and pick up at a designated time.

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Economic Nexus Laws’ Unexpected Impacts On Restricted Substance Retailers

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These laws were meant to make online sellers face sales tax requirements similar to those for retailers with on-the-ground locations, putting both types of businesses on equal footing. Small tobacco retailers can therefore struggle to build visibility among consumers when entering new markets. in 2017 had a 52.75

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Target Brings Local Crate Meal Kits To More Stores

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Following a test of Local Crate in select stores, Target is bringing the company’s meal kits to over 200 stores in California and Minnesota. The retailer had also tested meal kits from Hello Fresh , Tyson Tastemakers , Chef’s Menu and Chef’d in select stores, the Star Tribune reported.

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