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Carrefour Taps WhatsApp Business to Optimize French Customer Shopping Experience
Carrefour Taps WhatsApp Business to Optimize French Customer Shopping Experience
December 20, 2022  |  Social Commerce

Today is the last day Carrefour customers in France can order Christmas gifts via WhatsApp. Since the firm launched a new social commerce initiative on...

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Porch Piracy Rises as Consumers Return to Offices
Porch Piracy Rises as Consumers Return to Offices
December 19, 2022  |  Retail

More porch piracy could happen this month than ever before. As the volume of online sales rises — especially leading up to the holidays —...

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‘Kids at Heart’ Account for 60% of Toy Sale Growth
‘Kids at Heart’ Account for 60% of Toy Sale Growth
December 19, 2022  |  Retail

Kids aren’t the only ones excited by a toy sale. One-quarter of the toys sold each year are going to adults, CNBC reported Monday (Dec....

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Online Merchandise Return Rate Expected to Drop in 2022
Online Merchandise Return Rate Expected to Drop in 2022
December 14, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers are expected to return less of the merchandise they purchase online this year. The online merchandise return rate is expected to drop from 20.8%...

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November Inflation Eases to 11-Month Low of 7.1%
November Inflation Eases to 11-Month Low of 7.1%
December 13, 2022  |  Economy

Declines in food, fuel and used cars prices pushed annual inflation to an 11-month low. According to the latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) released Tuesday...

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Restaurants Lead 8.1% Rise in Retail Sales in November
Restaurants Lead 8.1% Rise in Retail Sales in November
December 09, 2022  |  Retail

Consumers spent more in the restaurant, fuel and convenience, and grocery sectors in November. Those sectors were the big winners during a month in which...

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Amazon and Walmart Add Tech to Boost Buying and Fulfillment
Amazon and Walmart Add Tech to Boost Buying and Fulfillment
December 09, 2022  |  Retail

Amazon and Walmart are hoping new tech will make the holidays a little less difficult. While no one thought 2022’s busy season was ever going...

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Digital Payments Give Retailers an Edge With Credit-Leaning Shoppers
Digital Payments Give Retailers an Edge With Credit-Leaning Shoppers
December 07, 2022  |  Digital Payments

More shoppers are turning to financing alternatives to make the holidays merry and bright. This includes one-third of Black Friday shoppers, who funded their purchases...

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UK SMBs Missing Link to Strengthening Food Supply Chain Resilience
UK SMBs Missing Link to Strengthening Food Supply Chain Resilience
December 07, 2022  |  Supply Chain

With the U.K.’s food security at risk, SMBs can help create more resilient supply chains. The U.K.’s National Farmers’ Union (NFU) has warned that a...

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