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Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind

Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
Amazon Grabs 16.2% of Clothing Sales, Leaving Walmart Behind
March 26, 2025  |  Retail

While the narrative of Amazon’s ascendance in discretionary spending and Walmart’s grip on grocery sales dominates the retail conversation, a closer examination of the latest...

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CVS Plans Chain of Smaller-Footprint Pharmacy-Focused Stores
CVS Plans Chain of Smaller-Footprint Pharmacy-Focused Stores
March 09, 2025  |  Retail

CVS is reportedly opening 12 smaller-footprint locations focused more on healthcare than consumer products. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (March 9), the...

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Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
Simon-Shopify Partnership Adds Color to Physical Retail
February 24, 2025  |  Retail

As eCommerce brands continue to thrive in a digital-first world, many are facing the challenge of bridging the gap between online success and physical retail....

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Boxing Day Gives UK Retailers Little Reason to Celebrate
Boxing Day Gives UK Retailers Little Reason to Celebrate
December 26, 2024  |  Retail

Boxing Day appears to be a muted affair for Great Britain’s merchants and shopping centers. Morning footfall on U.K. high streets was down 10.1% compared...

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Black Friday Spending Approaches $11 Billion Fueled by eCommerce
Black Friday Spending Approaches $11 Billion Fueled by eCommerce
December 02, 2024  |  News

Black Friday shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion this year, primarily via online purchases. A report Monday (Dec. 2) from NPR — citing data from...

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Shoppers Shun Retailers That Charge for Returns
Shoppers Shun Retailers That Charge for Returns
December 01, 2024  |  Retail

Stricter return policies reportedly have some shoppers rethinking their choice of retailers. As The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Sunday (Dec. 1), sometimes that means...

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Can Retail Pharmacies Survive the Digital Transformation of Healthcare?
Can Retail Pharmacies Survive the Digital Transformation of Healthcare?
October 22, 2024  |  Retail

In the connected economy, retail pharmacies like CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid face challenges to their traditional business models. As consumer preferences move toward digital...

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Simon Wants Gen Z to Heed Call of the Mall
Simon Wants Gen Z to Heed Call of the Mall
September 30, 2024  |  Retail

Mall giant Simon Property Group has launched an advertising campaign aimed at younger consumers. “Dubbed ‘Meet Me @themall™,’ the multifaceted campaign blends ‘80s and ‘90s...

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