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Today in Retail: Same-Day Fulfillment Boosts Target Earnings; Retailers Sell Shoppers’ Data for Online Ads

Today in Retail: Same-Day Fulfillment Boosts Target Earnings; Retailers Sell Shoppers’ Data for Online Ads
Today in Retail: Same-Day Fulfillment Boosts Target Earnings; Retailers Sell Shoppers’ Data for Online Ads
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Target is touting its ability to meet consumers wherever they shop during the holiday season, while Amazon, Walmart, Home Depot...

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NPD: Data Shows Q3 B2B Tech Channel Sales Increased Year Over Year
NPD: Data Shows Q3 B2B Tech Channel Sales Increased Year Over Year
November 17, 2021  |  Technology

U.S. B2B technology channel revenue grew 4% year over year during the third quarter, according to The NPD Group’s B2B Distributor Track and Reseller Tracking...

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The 5 Dominant Holiday Shopping Trends Merchants Need to Know About
The 5 Dominant Holiday Shopping Trends Merchants Need to Know About
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Ports are backed up, trucks (though not nearly enough of them) are driving day and night to retail distribution centers from those ports, and retailers...

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Retail’s Biggest Names Battle Against Consumer Inflation ‘Sticker Shock’
Retail’s Biggest Names Battle Against Consumer Inflation ‘Sticker Shock’
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

To keep consumers buying, tamp down the sticker shock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

The impulse buy will be hallmark of the 2021 holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Smartpay Introduces BNPL Offering for Japanese Consumers
Smartpay Introduces BNPL Offering for Japanese Consumers
November 16, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

All-in-one Japanese payment experience Smartpay has introduced an interest-free buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering, according to a Tuesday (Nov. 16) press release. Get the...

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October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
October Retail Sales Beat Forecasts as Shoppers Get a Jump on the Holidays
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

U.S. retail and food services sales escalated last month to $638.2 billion, up 1.7% over the previous month and beating economists’ forecasts, according to a...

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Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Holidays Could be Tough for Consumers Living Paycheck to Paycheck
November 16, 2021  |  Loans

Thanksgiving is in front of us, though we all know the unofficial kickoff to the holiday spending season really happens before Black Friday. Get the...

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Here’s Why Millennials Own More Connected Devices Than Anyone
Here’s Why Millennials Own More Connected Devices Than Anyone
November 15, 2021  |  Connected Economy

The future may well belong to the young. But in the case of online commerce, it is the bridge millennial who may power things forward....

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