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)

Starbucks Sales Slump Amid Staff Strikes
Starbucks Sales Slump Amid Staff Strikes
December 04, 2023  |  Stock Index

Starbucks’ sales have taken a hit as the coffee giant struggles with strikes. Amid this dip in sales, its stock has suffered a record run...

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Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
Merchants Eye Embedded, Flexible Rewards to Keep Transactions Flowing
December 04, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

For forward-thinking merchants eyeing new ways to keep the transactions flowing, to keep consumers opening their wallets and wielding cards, new approaches to rewards may...

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Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
Should Brands and Retailers Go All-In With High Spenders? 
December 04, 2023  |  Retail

As the global economy navigates the twists and turns of inflation, brands and retailers are at a checkout counter of decisions: which aisle to stroll...

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Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 
Shein’s IPO: Unpacking Everything You Need to Know 
December 04, 2023  |  Retail

Shein has applied to go public in the United States. If it succeeds, this could make Shein one of the biggest initial public offerings (IPOs)...

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Cash Not King in India as More Than 50% of Shoppers Use Digital Wallets to Shop
Cash Not King in India as More Than 50% of Shoppers Use Digital Wallets to...
December 04, 2023  |  Mobile Wallets

India, traditionally reliant on cash, embarked on a digital payments journey 15 years ago. The process was marked by key milestones like the introduction of...

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Retailer AI Chatbots Accused of Illegal Wiretapping
Retailer AI Chatbots Accused of Illegal Wiretapping
December 03, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

There’s a new legal question about artificial intelligence (AI) at the center of a recent federal lawsuit. Can AI engage in illegal wiretapping? The class-action...

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Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses
Consumers on Weight Loss Drugs Expected to Spend Double on New Clothes After Losses
December 03, 2023  |  Retail

The rising popularity of certain weight loss drugs might end up helping apparel makers. That’s according to a recent survey by investment banking firm Stifel,...

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Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
Christmas Tree Costs Soar, Yet Consumers Still Pine for Authenticity 
December 02, 2023  |  Retail

As the festive season sleighs in and inflation plays Scrooge, one can’t help but wonder: Are folks still decorating their homes with real Christmas trees? ...

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Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
Retailers Raise Annual Forecasts After Strong Black Friday Sales
December 01, 2023  |  Retail

Retailers are reportedly expressing optimism for the holiday season sales following stronger-than-expected figures during Black Friday and Cyber Monday.  The heavy discounts offered during these...

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