Commerce

Commerce or e-commerce, or electronic commerce, and how it has impacted the traditional methods of buying and selling goods.

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Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
Kroger and Albertsons Add New Meal Capabilities to Drive Loyalty
September 15, 2023  |  Retail

In an effort to make their brands more indispensable to consumers’ day-to-day food routines, both Kroger and Albertsons have just announced new meal offerings.  The...

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Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
Will Weak Consumer Sentiment Hurt Spending Despite Lower Inflation Expectations?
September 15, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers, looking ahead, think inflation’s growth rate will moderate. But their outlook about the economy right now, and where it’s headed, is muted. To that...

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Walmart Digs Into Sustainability with Compostable Private Label Cutlery
Walmart Digs Into Sustainability with Compostable Private Label Cutlery
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart is offering its customers a chance to use disposable cutlery and still go green. The retailer on Thursday (Sept. 14) announced the rollout of 100% compostable...

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Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

As food-at-home inflation eases, Walmart, the world’s largest grocer, predicts that consumer spending is going to shift away from the category toward general merchandise. In...

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Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
September 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

As eCommerce picks away at brick-and-mortar grocers’ share of center-aisle sales, shoppers are increasingly seeing the supermarket as a place to buy just food —...

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Target Strikes Shimmering Deal with Jeweler Kendra Scott
Target Strikes Shimmering Deal with Jeweler Kendra Scott
September 12, 2023  |  Retail

Retail giant Target has inked a partnership with jewelry brand Kendra Scott to offer exclusive collections of earrings, bracelets and other accessories.  Under the new agreement, announced Tuesday (Sept. 12), Target...

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Mystery Box Mystique Keeps 20% of Gen Z Subscribers Signed Up
Mystery Box Mystique Keeps 20% of Gen Z Subscribers Signed Up
September 07, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

Consider it another form of splurge for the young generation, which represents an oversized share of segment subscribers.  Mystery boxes, where subscribers get “surprised” with items focused...

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Experlogix Launches B2B Commerce Solutions in North America
Experlogix Launches B2B Commerce Solutions in North America
September 01, 2023  |  B2B Payments

Experlogix has expanded its suite of B2B commerce offerings to the North American market. The company said in a Thursday (Aug. 31) press release that it made...

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As Retailers Think Smaller and Leaner, Dollar General Is Going Bigger on Store Formats
As Retailers Think Smaller and Leaner, Dollar General Is Going Bigger on Store Formats
August 31, 2023  |  Retail

While other retailers are focusing on going smaller and leaner, Dollar General is looking to go bigger.   “I am very, very pleased with the new...

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