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.

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Tencent To Bolster Smart Retail, International Investments
Tencent To Bolster Smart Retail, International Investments
January 20, 2020  |  Retail

After investing in over 800 firms, Chinese tech company Tencent Holdings said it would bolster its international investments and in industries like “smart retail.” According to a...

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India’s Future Group Cuts eCommerce Venture, Lays Off About 400
India’s Future Group Cuts eCommerce Venture, Lays Off About 400
January 20, 2020  |  eCommerce

Future Group, the Indian conglomerate headquartered in Mumbai, is downsizing its eCommerce division Retail 3.0 and laid off 350-400 workers, Livemint reported Sunday (Jan. 19),...

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How ‘Contact Us’ And The Kardashians Ignited Afterpay In The US
How ‘Contact Us’ And The Kardashians Ignited Afterpay In The US
January 20, 2020  |  Retail

Never underestimate the value of the “Contact Us” form that every merchant and service provider places somewhere on its website — because no one knows...

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Fiserv: What The 2019 Holiday Shopping Data Says About 2020 Spend
Fiserv: What The 2019 Holiday Shopping Data Says About 2020 Spend
January 20, 2020  |  Retail

’Tis the season for … looking back at 2019 holiday sales trends, and figuring out what they mean for payments and commerce so far. Based...

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The Rise Of Organized — And Disorganized — Crime In Physical Retail
The Rise Of Organized — And Disorganized — Crime In Physical Retail
January 18, 2020  |  Security & Fraud

They say the perfect crime is hard to commit, but last week in Spokane, Washington an intrepid burglar managed to pull it off at the...

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Retail Numbers Underscore US Consumer/eCommerce Strength
Retail Numbers Underscore US Consumer/eCommerce Strength
January 17, 2020  |  Retail

Three in a row. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Walmart’s Chief Merchant To Exit Post-Holidays
Walmart’s Chief Merchant To Exit Post-Holidays
January 17, 2020  |  Walmart

Walmart is making changes to its executive team after the holiday shopping season, according to a report by CNBC. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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FTC Probes Altria-Juul Tie-Up For Possible Antitrust Issues
FTC Probes Altria-Juul Tie-Up For Possible Antitrust Issues
January 17, 2020  |  ANTITRUST

Cigarette maker Altria, the company that produces Marlboro, has made an investment in electronic cigarette company Juul Labs, but certain aspects of the deal are...

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Walmart-Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Amazon’s Big Brand Woes And Walmart’s Robotics Push
Walmart-Amazon Whole Paycheck Tracker: Amazon’s Big Brand Woes And Walmart’s Robotics Push
January 17, 2020  |  Walmart Amazon whole paycheck

There was a lot of movement this week in the race for the consumer’s whole paycheck – in all directions. Both racers saw big steps...

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