Smaller Grocers Playing Loyalty Catch-Up
Smaller Grocers Playing Loyalty Catch-Up
October 13, 2022  |  Retail

A shift is emerging between grocers that have the resources and the scale to make a subscription model possible, and smaller brands for which a...

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Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Avatar Finds Its Legs (and Headset) at Last
Zuckerberg’s Metaverse Avatar Finds Its Legs (and Headset) at Last
October 13, 2022  |  Metaverse

For $1,500, you can enter a metaverse in which the avatars will soon have actual legs, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday (Oct. 11). Get...

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The ‘Wealth Effect’ Takes a Hit as Highest Earners Start Fearing Recession
The ‘Wealth Effect’ Takes a Hit as Highest Earners Start Fearing Recession
October 13, 2022  |  Economy

On a day when headline inflation reports showed prices increases stubbornly staying about 8%, a deeper dive into the impact that figure is having on...

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Walgreens Charts Simplified Future as ‘Consumer-Centric Healthcare’ Company
Walgreens Charts Simplified Future as ‘Consumer-Centric Healthcare’ Company
October 13, 2022  |  Retail

In what could be characterized as the latest entry in the “COVID-19 Changed Everything” file, Walgreens Boots Alliance said Thursday (Oct. 13) that it is...

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Core Inflation Hits 40-Year High as Consumers Weigh Spending Priorities
Core Inflation Hits 40-Year High as Consumers Weigh Spending Priorities
October 13, 2022  |  Economy

Core inflation hit its highest pace since 1982 in September, with more people living paycheck to paycheck and struggling to stay on top of bills....

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Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
Ikea Pushes Affordability as Inflation Looms
October 13, 2022  |  Retail

Home furnishings company Ikea said retail sales have picked up over the past year as the world has reopened, but inflation has led to higher...

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Consumers Strive to Keep Current on Credit Cards as Expense Juggling Act Intensifies
Consumers Strive to Keep Current on Credit Cards as Expense Juggling Act Intensifies
October 13, 2022  |  Credit Cards

Inflation is proving a tough beast to tame. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Fast Retailing Reports Record Results as Demand for Clothing Rises 
Fast Retailing Reports Record Results as Demand for Clothing Rises 
October 13, 2022  |  Retail

Japan-based apparel manufacturer and retailer Fast Retailing, owner of the Uniqlo brand, achieved record performance during the year ended Aug. 31, generating record revenue and...

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Say What? Shopping in the Metaverse Will Require AI-Powered Voice
Say What? Shopping in the Metaverse Will Require AI-Powered Voice
October 13, 2022  |  Metaverse

Beyond the most basic point-and-click interactions, commerce in the metaverse will likely require some sort of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered voice interaction. Get the Full Story...

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