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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Labor Shortage Could Hold Retail Giants Back During Holidays
October 29, 2021

Amazon has now struggled to meet earnings expectations for two quarters in a row as eCommerce sales growth slows and the labor shortage adds additional costs, undermining the investments the Seattle-based company has made to create an efficient logistics network. Get the Full Story Complete...

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SMBs Tout Local Shopping as Salve for Supply Chain Issues, but Concerns Still Loom
October 29, 2021

As shortages of supplies and labor continue to plague businesses and retailers across the country, many small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are pushing an age-old message: come shop with us. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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No End in Sight for Global Chip Shortage
October 29, 2021

The global semiconductor shortage is getting worse almost a year into the crisis, with longer wait times, increased hoarding by those who are lucky enough to score the chips and no end in sight, according to a report Friday (Oct. 29) in The Wall Street...

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Skechers Expects Supply Chain Constraints Into 2022
October 29, 2021

Global footwear brand Skechers kept its 2021 momentum going with third-quarter sales of $1.55 billion for the three-month period that ended Sept. 30, up almost 20% from the same time a year ago, even as supply chain bottlenecks continue to suppress inventory. Get the Full...

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Petco Opens Reddy Boutique for Dogs in NYC
October 29, 2021

Petco Health and Wellness Company is launching the flagship store, Reddy, for its premium lifestyle brand for dogs in the SoHo neighborhood of Manhattan in New York City, the company said in a press release on Thursday (Oct. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in Retail: eBay Sheds More Shoppers; Consumers Plan Digital Holiday Buying
October 28, 2021

In today’s top retail news, eBay executives say declines in active buyers are par for the course as the company focuses on more “high value” consumers, while PYMNTS research suggests increased online holiday shopping could be a boon for Amazon. Also, Shopify has doubled its...

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Holiday Shopping Outlook Suggests ‘Amazon Christmas’ May Be Underway
October 28, 2021

Ahead of Amazon’s third-quarter earnings report, new data show that nearly everyone will be shopping online this holiday season, a likely boon to the Seattle-based eCommerce giant. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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eBay Downplays Continued Decline of Active Buyers
October 28, 2021

Marketplace platform eBay is continuing to shed active buyers and report lower sales volumes as consumers increasingly return to in-person shopping, though the company says losing some customers was always an inevitable part of the company’s long-term plan. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Google’s Shoppable Magazine Showcases Strides Made in Commerce
October 28, 2021

Though it’s not yet November, PAPER is already rolling out its list of trends that defined 2021, including freckle pens, cottagecore and low impact home workouts — a wide-ranging list that almost seems too insightful into how people have been living their lives. Get the...