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)

Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
Amazon’s Checkout-Free Retail Push Takes Aim at Walmart’s Brick-and-Mortar Dominance
September 22, 2023  |  Retail

In commerce, as in war, battles are seldom fought on one front alone. So it is no surprise that the jousting between Walmart and Amazon...

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Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
Kroger Drives Delivery With Memberships as Grocers Boost Omnichannel Adoption
September 21, 2023  |  Retail

This week in grocery news, Kroger’s membership program succeeds at boosting delivery orders, Ahold Delhaize goes after omnichannel customers, and Hy-Vee joins other grocers in...

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Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
Rising QR Code Scams Point to Increasing Abuse of Tech
September 21, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

Where new technology and new payment preferences arise, the hackers and scammers are sure to follow. Where technology helps connect consumers to apps and payment...

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Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 
Retailers Employ Freebie Model to Reduce Returns 
September 21, 2023  |  Retail

From November 2022 to mid-January of the current year, no less than 10% of weekly orders were subject to returns.   During periods of inflation and when households...

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Amazon Cancels Planned Fee for Merchants Not Using Its Shipping Services
Amazon Cancels Planned Fee for Merchants Not Using Its Shipping Services
September 20, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has canceled a planned fee on merchants who don’t use its shipping services. The fee, announced in August, was set to take effect Oct....

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Amazon Makes Alexa More Human-Like to Increase VoiceTech Adoption 
Amazon Makes Alexa More Human-Like to Increase VoiceTech Adoption 
September 20, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon aspires for Alexa to be an integral part of the consumer’s household.   During its product launch on Wednesday (Sept 20), Amazon unveiled enhancements to...

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HealNow Raises $5.5 Million to Expand Checkout Solution for Pharmacies
HealNow Raises $5.5 Million to Expand Checkout Solution for Pharmacies
September 20, 2023  |  Investments

HealNow has secured $5.5 million in seed funding for its checkout solution for the pharmacy industry.  With the new funding, HealNow plans to accelerate product...

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Walmart Expands Animal Health Plans With First Pet Services Center
Walmart Expands Animal Health Plans With First Pet Services Center
September 20, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart’s latest venture into the healthcare space involves four-legged patients. The retailer announced in a Thursday (Sept. 20) press release the launch of its first...

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Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
Consumer Spending May Not Be as Resilient as Retail Sales Data Indicates
September 20, 2023  |  Economy

The Federal Reserve’s staying pat, for now. The announcement on Wednesday (Sept. 20) that the central bank is leaving interest rates unchanged — at a...

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