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The digital revolution has changed the face of the retail industry

04/08/2021 Noah Wilbur | Opinions Editor As of 2021, the retail industry is still one of the largest sectors in the U.S., with trillions in sales and millions of people employed by both big box retailers as well as small mom-and-pop stores. To make a long story short, consumers are still very much interested in spending money with no signs of them slowing down, even … Continue reading The digital revolution has changed the face of the retail industry

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Possible Toys R Us comeback sparks controversy, outrage

10/18/2018 By Ollie Gratzinger | Opinions Editor Over the summer, childrens’ retail giant Toys R Us announced that it would be permanently closing the doors of about 735 U.S. locations as a result of bankruptcy claims dating back to the previous September. We packed up our childhood memories, watched as storefronts became vacant lots and bid farewell to Geoffrey the Giraffe. But now, the brand … Continue reading Possible Toys R Us comeback sparks controversy, outrage

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Macy’s to introduce clothing line for Muslim women

By Shivani Gosai | Opinions Editor 2/15/17 Macy’s is the first major U.S. clothing retail store to sell hijab and modest clothing for Muslim women. The store has partnered with Verona Collection, an Islamic boutique that specializes in clothing that is both conservative as well as fashionable. The collection is founded by Lisa Vogl, who is a graduate of Macy’s Workshop program which concentrates on … Continue reading Macy’s to introduce clothing line for Muslim women

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Valentine’s Day consumerism on the decline

By Kaye Burnet | Editor-in-Chief The first months of 2017, filled with political turmoil and fear for many Americans, have not been a great start to a new year. So far, the world seems to be a tough place for more than a few people in 2017. But is there actually less love in the air today than there was exactly one year ago? Well, … Continue reading Valentine’s Day consumerism on the decline

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For new pets, go rescue rather than retail

By Rebekah Devorak | Opinions Editor  You might have seen the story circulating around Twitter recently about a girl who stole 24 dogs that were about to be euthanized from an animal shelter, was arrested and then was released with clearance to keep the dogs. That story would be pretty awesome – a heroine for poodles and pit bulls everywhere – if only it were … Continue reading For new pets, go rescue rather than retail

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Let retail workers enjoy Thanksgiving

By Rebekah Devorak | Student Columnist There are three types of people on Thanksgiving. First is the increasingly rare person who savors every last bite of turkey and lingers for hours around the table in warm conversation. Second is the crazy coupon-er who scarfs down stuffing and passes on the pumpkin pie to instead snag a primo parking spot for when the mall opens up … Continue reading Let retail workers enjoy Thanksgiving

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