Retail

Retail is the process of selling consumer goods or services to customers through multiple channels of distribution to earn a profit. Retailers satisfy demand identified through a supply chain.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Influencer Brands Are Getting Ready for a TikTok-Less Future
Influencer Brands Are Getting Ready for a TikTok-Less Future
April 27, 2024  |  Social Commerce

G.R.W.M. (that’s “get ready with me”) for a major change in the social commerce landscape, because the pending TikTok ban in the United States could be make-or-break...

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Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
Consumers Are Slow to Adopt Mobile Wallets for Store Payments
April 26, 2024  |  Mobile Wallets

Consumers are using mobile wallets more, but it is taking a while for them to grow accustomed to utilizing the technology to pay in stores,...

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Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
Walmart Grows Omnichannel Capabilities for Shoppers ‘Seeking Convenience’
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Walmart has been expanding its omnichannel capabilities across its three segments: Walmart U.S., Walmart International and Sam’s Club. The company’s people and technology are dedicated...

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Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
Trove CEO: Consumers Look to Brands for Streamlined Resale Experiences
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

Tired of proverbially picking their way through online resale marketplaces, consumers are looking for more streamlined secondhand shopping experiences that more closely resemble the ease...

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44% of Consumers Need 2 to 4 Prompts to Act on Card-Linked Offers
44% of Consumers Need 2 to 4 Prompts to Act on Card-Linked Offers
April 26, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

Card-linked offers — those special promotions designed to encourage consumers to use their credit and debit cards at specific locations or for specific items —...

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Amazon Announces Prime Day’s Return as Shoppers Flock to Seasonal Deals
Amazon Announces Prime Day’s Return as Shoppers Flock to Seasonal Deals
April 26, 2024  |  Retail

With consumer spending increasingly motivated by deals and seasonality, Amazon is gearing up for its tenth-ever Prime Day savings event, as Doug Herrington, CEO of...

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Robo-Forklifts Rev Up Walmart’s Warehouses
Robo-Forklifts Rev Up Walmart’s Warehouses
April 25, 2024  |  Walmart

In Walmart’s sprawling distribution centers, a quiet change is underway. The retail behemoth is preparing to deploy a fleet of 19 autonomous electric forklifts across four of its facilities, marking a...

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Consumers Are Springing for Nice Beers, but Not Premium Liquor
Consumers Are Springing for Nice Beers, but Not Premium Liquor
April 25, 2024  |  Retail

Trying to balance inflationary pressures and the need to allow themselves at least some indulgences, shoppers are trading up on beer but not springing for...

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Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
Mother’s Day Spending Expected to Dip Following 2023 Record
April 25, 2024  |  Consumer Insights

American consumers are projected to spend $33.5 billion on their moms next month. That’s according to new data from the National Retail Federation (NRF), which...

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