Retail

Retail is the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit. Retailers satisfy demand identified through a supply chain.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Why Shopping for Pets Is Getting Even Easier 
Why Shopping for Pets Is Getting Even Easier 
January 03, 2024  |  Retail

Amid the pandemic, it appears that 1 in 5 American households chose to add a new furry friend to their lives.   As the trend of...

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2024 Is the Year Retail Gets Personal
2024 Is the Year Retail Gets Personal
January 03, 2024  |  Retail

Thanks to inflation’s starring role, 2023 featured major retail plot twists — consumers counted their pennies while brands and retailers did some serious soul-searching. This...

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CES Adds Momentum to Consumer AI Push
CES Adds Momentum to Consumer AI Push
January 03, 2024  |  artificial intelligence

If next week’s Consumer Electronics Show is any indication, artificial intelligence is moving from the world of engineering and technology to the province of consumers,...

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Uniqlo Holds Onto Bargain Couture as H&M Tries on New Look for Shoppers
Uniqlo Holds Onto Bargain Couture as H&M Tries on New Look for Shoppers
January 02, 2024  |  Retail

Uniqlo wants to grow by selling good-quality apparel at affordable prices. That’s the stance the Japanese retailer is taking when it comes to securing its...

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Pops of Pink and a Dash of Taylor Swift: Resolutions Retailers Must Make for 2024
Pops of Pink and a Dash of Taylor Swift: Resolutions Retailers Must Make for 2024
December 30, 2023  |  Retail

A few years ago, many consumers focused on enhancing their beauty routines, setting up home offices, and engaging in at-home fitness activities, with companies like...

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Report: Shein or Temu Could Benefit From Merger With Wayfair
Report: Shein or Temu Could Benefit From Merger With Wayfair
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

Shein or Temu reportedly could be potential merger partners for Wayfair. Either of the two Chinese-founded eCommerce companies could be a good fit for a...

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Merchants Not Offering Pay-Later Plans May Miss on End of Holiday Sales
Merchants Not Offering Pay-Later Plans May Miss on End of Holiday Sales
December 29, 2023  |  Retail

As the year comes to an end, most consumers have completed their holiday shopping, although there were still stragglers and undecided shoppers deep into December....

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Consumers Pull Back on Spending; Companies Cut Costs
Consumers Pull Back on Spending; Companies Cut Costs
December 29, 2023  |  Economy

Companies are reportedly facing the reality of limited pricing power as demand weakens and consumers become more price sensitive. This marks a shift from recent...

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Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
Main Street Merchants Find Their 2024 Footing Online
December 29, 2023  |  Omnicommerce

2023 hasn’t been an easy environment for small and midsized businesses (SMBs). Business bankruptcy rates jumped 30% between September 2022 and September 2023, as macro factors...

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