pricing

Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
Private-Label Brands Gain in Popularity as Consumers Prioritize Value
March 03, 2025  |  Retail

In 2024, the grocery industry saw a dramatic shift as private-label brands — store brands not affiliated with national manufacturers — experienced explosive growth, surpassing...

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Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
Vayu Raises $7 Million to Facilitate Hyper-Dynamic Pricing for B2B Tech Companies
February 26, 2025  |  Investments

Vayu raised $7 million in a seed funding round to accelerate the development of its billing and revenue management platform for B2B tech companies. The...

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Tariff Storm Clouds Loom Over Walmart’s Low-Price Empire
Tariff Storm Clouds Loom Over Walmart’s Low-Price Empire
February 20, 2025  |  Retail

As Walmart navigates a shifting trade landscape, the specter of new tariffs imposed by the Trump administration is casting a shadow over the retail giant’s...

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Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
Shein and Temu Aim to Move Production to Avoid US Tariffs
February 14, 2025  |  Cross-border Payments

Amid uncertainty around U.S. tariffs, Shein and Temu are reportedly working with their suppliers to move production out of China. The eCommerce firms are doing...

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FTC Urges Continued Research Into ‘Surveillance Pricing’
FTC Urges Continued Research Into ‘Surveillance Pricing’
January 17, 2025  |  Legal & Regulation

Days before the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released early findings from its ongoing study of what it calls “surveillance...

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Worldline Launches FlexPricing for Independent Software Vendors
Worldline Launches FlexPricing for Independent Software Vendors
December 18, 2024  |  B2B Payments

Payments services company Worldline has introduced FlexPricing for independent software vendors (ISVs). The new offering, which Worldline calls the first of its kind, lets ISVs implement flexible pricing...

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Dollar Tree Faces Tightening Consumer Wallets as Multi-Price Strategy Gains Traction
Dollar Tree Faces Tightening Consumer Wallets as Multi-Price Strategy Gains Traction
December 04, 2024  |  Earnings

Shopper discretionary spending trends are impacting Family Dollar parent company Dollar Tree, as paycheck-to-paycheck consumers continue to feel squeezed in an uncertain economy. Dollar Tree, which operates...

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IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
IKEA’s Lead Franchisee’s Profits Fall as It Prioritizes Affordability
November 27, 2024  |  Retail

IKEA’s biggest retailer has seen profits plunge after cutting costs to attract wary customers. Ingka Group, which runs stores that account for 90% of the furniture...

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Fed’s Beige Book Finds Mixed Consumer Spending Amid ‘Elevated Uncertainty’
Fed’s Beige Book Finds Mixed Consumer Spending Amid ‘Elevated Uncertainty’
October 24, 2024  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book — released eight times a year, with the latest report debuting Wednesday (Oct. 23) afternoon — offers up a qualitative...

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