You can start by reading more here:
Holiday 2012: Part I
Holiday 2012: Part II
Holiday 2012: Part III
Holiday 2012: Part IV
Holiday 2012: Part V
Last week Time provided a quick overview – much of which I covered in depth in my previous posts. The article relies heavily on the report from Booz & Co.
The retail labor picture remains murky. Applications have dropped sharply since last year.
Kmart and Sears expect sales to increase 3.3 percent during the holiday season – roughly inline with overall holiday projections. Kmart and Sears are eliminating layaway service fees, starting a layaway home-delivery service and are employing new in-store mobile applications. Staff carrying tablets will be able to check inventory, access product information and assist with checkout. The company expects the 2012 holiday season to be the busiest shopping season since 2007.…
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