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)

Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
Walmart Predicts Shift Away From Grocery as Food Inflation Slows
September 14, 2023  |  Walmart

As food-at-home inflation eases, Walmart, the world’s largest grocer, predicts that consumer spending is going to shift away from the category toward general merchandise. In...

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Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
Online Sales Plateau as Consumer Spending Focuses on Gas and Groceries
September 14, 2023  |  Economy

Consumers are in the aisles, spending on groceries, the clothes on their backs — and at brick-and-mortar locales, pivoting a bit from online channels. At...

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Nordstrom Appoints 3 Executives in Merchandising and Store Organizations
Nordstrom Appoints 3 Executives in Merchandising and Store Organizations
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Nordstrom has made three executive leadership appointments within its merchandising and store organizations. Among these appointments is a newly created role: president of Nordstrom Rack...

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Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
Easier Checkout Drives Conversions, Says Fashion eTailer Revolve
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

Consumers become more price-conscious and hesitant to spend on non-essential or discretionary items when prices rise steadily. They may prioritize essential goods and services while...

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Zola, Etsy Explore Ways to Engage Consumers Through Baby Registries 
Zola, Etsy Explore Ways to Engage Consumers Through Baby Registries 
September 14, 2023  |  Retail

As brands and retailers seek additional avenues to connect with consumers looking to make purchases, Zola, the wedding registry platform, is expanding its reach into...

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Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
Albertsons Announces 30-Minute Delivery as Grocers Drive Direct Orders
September 14, 2023  |  Delivery

With third-party aggregators looking to drive grocery sales, Albertsons Companies is fighting back, offering new options to maintain consumers’ direct digital loyalty. The grocery giant...

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Flexport Launches All-in-One Supply Chain Solution for Entrepreneurs
Flexport Launches All-in-One Supply Chain Solution for Entrepreneurs
September 13, 2023  |  Supply Chain

Flexport, a tech-driven platform for global logistics, has launched a self-service, artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled supply chain solution designed specifically for entrepreneurs.  This all-in-one solution provides instant...

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Amazon Deploys Generative AI to Help Sellers Create Product Listings
Amazon Deploys Generative AI to Help Sellers Create Product Listings
September 13, 2023  |  Amazon

Amazon has launched generative AI capablities to help sellers create and manage their product listings. These capabilities simplify the process of creating compelling product descriptions...

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Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
Consumers Are Increasingly Going to Supermarkets Only to Buy Food
September 13, 2023  |  eCommerce

As eCommerce picks away at brick-and-mortar grocers’ share of center-aisle sales, shoppers are increasingly seeing the supermarket as a place to buy just food —...

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