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When Loyalty Programs Aren’t About the Spend
When Loyalty Programs Aren’t About the Spend
November 07, 2023  |  Retail

Loyalty programs have become a staple in the arsenal of brands and retailers striving to retain their customer base and attract new ones. These programs...

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Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals
Pickle CEO Says They’re the DoorDash for Fashion Rentals
November 03, 2023  |  Retail

The demand for rental clothing, accessories and even footwear is gaining momentum. Inflationary pressures are not the only factor driving this trend, as consumers discover...

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September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
September Retail Sales Don’t Look All That Rosy When Adjusted for Inflation
October 17, 2023  |  Retail

Bank earnings came first, putting up card spending data that spotlighted consumers’ willingness to keep spending across debit and credit cards. Retail sales data released...

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Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
Walmart Deviates From Holiday Hiring Spree Amid Economic Uncertainty
October 16, 2023  |  Walmart

As the holiday shopping season approaches, Walmart has announced that it is will not hire additional staff to serve customers during this peak period. This...

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UK’s Sign of the Times to Expand Luxury Resale Platform
UK’s Sign of the Times to Expand Luxury Resale Platform
October 12, 2023  |  Retail

London-based luxury resale platform Sign of the Times, has recently received new investment from industry leaders, including BrandAlley and Sweaty Betty founder Tamara Hill-Norton. This investment round will...

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No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
No Relief in Sight for Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Amid Inflation
October 12, 2023  |  Economy

The latest inflation readings are in. While the usual parlor game gets underway of dissecting if the data is better or worse than expectations, and...

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Consumers More Cost-Conscious During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
Consumers More Cost-Conscious During Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days
October 10, 2023  |  Retail

Shoppers are reportedly opting for affordable items during Amazon’s fall sale for Prime subscribers. Early data from the retailer’s Prime Big Deal Days event reveals...

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Walmart Experiments With AI and AR to Enhance Shopping Experience
Walmart Experiments With AI and AR to Enhance Shopping Experience
October 06, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart is embracing emerging technologies to enhance the shopping experience for its customers. With the aim of making shopping more convenient, Walmart is leveraging artificial intelligence...

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Nike Sees Strong D2C Sales Despite Consumers’ Discretionary Spending Pressures
Nike Sees Strong D2C Sales Despite Consumers’ Discretionary Spending Pressures
October 04, 2023  |  eCommerce

The continued buildout of Nike’s digital channels and direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales, as well as the brand’s inextricable ties to an ecosystem, are helping buck pressures...

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