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)

Target CEO: Stressed Consumers Trim Grocery Budgets
Target CEO: Stressed Consumers Trim Grocery Budgets
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

Target CEO Brian Cornell said the strain consumers are feeling has finally begun to impact grocery sales. Cornell said in an interview with CNBC Thursday...

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Starbucks Sees 75 Million Loyalty Customers as Economic Hedge
Starbucks Sees 75 Million Loyalty Customers as Economic Hedge
November 02, 2023  |  Earnings

As many restaurant brands feel consumers pull back among ongoing financial difficulties, Starbucks is leveraging its extensive digital user base to weather the storm. The...

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Installment Plans Ease Holiday Financial Stress of Inflation
Installment Plans Ease Holiday Financial Stress of Inflation
November 02, 2023  |  Payment Methods

As consumers struggle with tight finances, particularly during the holiday season, access to installment plans like buy now, pay later (BNPL) has become a popular...

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Amazon Business Enters BNPL Space With Affirm Partnership
Amazon Business Enters BNPL Space With Affirm Partnership
November 02, 2023  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Amazon Business is offering buy now, pay later (BNPL) services in collaboration with Affirm. Amazon Business started rolling out Affirm Thursday (Nov. 2) to eligible...

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David’s Bridal President on Plan to ‘Tie the Knot’ With Brides 
David’s Bridal President on Plan to ‘Tie the Knot’ With Brides 
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

David’s Bridal, a key player in the world of wedding attire, started its journey down the aisle in 1950, founded by David Reisberg. Over the...

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Instacart Expands Smart Cart Program Via Geissler’s Partnership
Instacart Expands Smart Cart Program Via Geissler’s Partnership
November 02, 2023  |  Retail

Instacart is expanding its AI-powered smart cart program through a new partnership with Geissler’s Supermarkets. The collaboration, announced in a news release provided to PYMNTS Thursday (Nov....

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Estée Lauder’s Sales Hit by Asian Headwinds, Mainly in China and Travel Retail 
Estée Lauder’s Sales Hit by Asian Headwinds, Mainly in China and Travel Retail 
November 01, 2023  |  Retail

Change is a constant factor, a reality that can even unsettle the most renowned brands, forcing them to confront various challenges, as is the case...

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Apple Hits Record Quarterly Smartphone Shipments in India
Apple Hits Record Quarterly Smartphone Shipments in India
November 01, 2023  |  Retail

Apple has reached a significant milestone in the Indian smartphone market by recording its highest-ever quarterly shipments in the third quarter. Surpassing 2.5 million units, Apple’s...

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Etsy Enhances Shopping Experience to Become Go-To Destination It Wants to Be  
Etsy Enhances Shopping Experience to Become Go-To Destination It Wants to Be  
November 01, 2023  |  eCommerce

Quarter after quarter, Etsy continues its mission to become a go-to destination for high-quality, affordable, reliable and convenient merchandise.   This holds true despite the challenging...

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