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Following Walmart’s Lead, Target Taps Grocery to Drive Traffic
June 08, 2022

As retailers’ supply chain challenges continue with no end in sight, Minneapolis-based big box department store chain Target is turning its focus to grocery prioritize its strongest channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Ollie’s Bargain Outlet Expects Closeout Surge, Says ‘Trade-Down’ Is 3-6 Months Out
June 08, 2022

Extreme value retailer Ollie’s Bargain Outlet said Wednesday (June 8) that an expected consumer trade-down to deep discount stores had not meaningfully materialized yet but predicted that would soon change due to the impact of record high gasoline prices and swelling inventories at “Big Box”...

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Inditex Boosted By Zara Foot Traffic Increase, Unbowed on Online Sales Goals
June 08, 2022

Global clothing retailer Inditex, the parent company of Zara, saw “a significant rebound in traffic” to its stores worldwide in the first quarter of fiscal 2022 from Feb. 1 through April 30 while online sales dropped. However, the company says it’s still confident it will...

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Amazon Increases Customer Brand Protection
June 08, 2022

Seller and product vetting, increased automated brand protection tools, holding counterfeiters accountable for their misdeeds and educating and supporting customers are the core focus areas for Amazon when it comes to protecting its brand, its sellers and its customers. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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What Does RealReal CEO’s Departure Say About the Future of reCommerce?
June 08, 2022

As the self-titled “largest online marketplace for authenticated, resale luxury goods,” The RealReal (TRR) has spent a decade striving to become profitable as a niche company, catering to a niche clientele, within a niche retail category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Home Depot, Adobe to Expand Consumers’ Omnichannel Experience
June 07, 2022

Adobe and Home Depot are deepening their partnership in a bid to add more insights and improve customer service, according to a Tuesday (June 7) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Blue Apron Lowers Barrier Between Meal Kit and Grocery With Marketplace Partnership
June 07, 2022

Meal kit engagement may have spiked during the pandemic, but as consumers have returned to their lives away from home, many have been looking for quicker meal solutions and for offerings that require less of a commitment in advance. As such, meal kit providers have...

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Today in Retail: Gap Debuts Demit Omphroy, DOGAMÍ NFTs
June 07, 2022

Today in retail, ByteDance could sell a small percentage of its stake in online sneaker marketplace Poizon, while merchants deliver context to one-click commerce through shoppers’ smartphones. Plus, Target goes employs “aggressive cost control” measures in the wake of its flagging Q1 fiscal performance. Get...

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Domino’s, Sonic, Other Brands Launch Deals to Woo Inflation-Concerned Consumers
June 07, 2022

As restaurants note inflation’s impact on consumer behaviors, with rising prices threatening customer loyalty, some major brands are addressing the challenge by leaning into it, absorbing more of the price increases to advertise low-price deals and promotions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...