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eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift

eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
eCommerce Rocks December as Retailers Continue Digital Shift
January 17, 2025  |  Retail

December’s retail sales, released on Thursday (Jan. 16) by the Census Bureau, were a snapshot of consumer resilience, buoyed by end-of-year sales. Get the Full...

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Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
Target Lifts Guidance After Record Black Friday-Cyber Monday Sales
January 16, 2025  |  Retail

Record post-Thanksgiving sales have caused Target to raise its sales guidance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge
Retailers Say They’re Drowning Under Post-Holiday Return Surge
January 06, 2025  |  Retail

The surge in online shopping and practices like “bracketing”— ordering multiple sizes or variations with the intent to return unwanted items — has significantly increased...

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Salesforce: 28% Uptick in Returns Could Dampen Record Holiday Spending
Salesforce: 28% Uptick in Returns Could Dampen Record Holiday Spending
January 06, 2025  |  Retail

Artificial intelligence (AI) helped holiday sales reach record levels this year, new Salesforce data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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‘Returnuary’ Highlights the Brilliant and Bizarre of Holiday Retail Regret
‘Returnuary’ Highlights the Brilliant and Bizarre of Holiday Retail Regret
January 04, 2025  |  Retail

The holiday season is the golden quarter for eCommerce, where businesses pull out all the stops to maximize sales. Yet, as the festive glow dims...

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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. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Seasonal Jobs Shift to Fulfillment Centers as Consumers Shop Online
Seasonal Jobs Shift to Fulfillment Centers as Consumers Shop Online
December 24, 2024  |  Retail

Seasonal jobs are reportedly shifting from retail stores to eCommerce fulfillment centers as businesses respond to consumers’ changing holiday shopping habits. Get the Full Story...

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Pre-Purchase Testing and Flexible Payments: Shaping the Future of Retail Transactions
Pre-Purchase Testing and Flexible Payments: Shaping the Future of Retail Transactions
December 23, 2024  |  Retail

As consumers rely more on online shopping, the importance of optimizing the payment process has never been more evident. With peak shopping periods like the...

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