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)

FTC’s Amazon Antitrust Suit Could Arrive This Month
FTC’s Amazon Antitrust Suit Could Arrive This Month
September 06, 2023  |  ANTITRUST

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is reportedly set to sue Amazon later this month. The antitrust suit, the result of a four-year probe into the mammoth retailer, is “likely”...

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Retail Subscribers Twice as Likely to Sign Up for Enjoyment Over Cost
Retail Subscribers Twice as Likely to Sign Up for Enjoyment Over Cost
September 06, 2023  |  Subscription Commerce

The most lucrative retail subscription customers are discerning consumers who fall into two groups: multi-model subscribers with a balanced portfolio of different subscription types and...

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Klarna Leads Buy Now, Pay Later Provider Rankings
Klarna Leads Buy Now, Pay Later Provider Rankings
September 05, 2023  |  Mobile Applications

In today’s evolving digital landscape, buy now, pay later (BNPL) apps have gained popularity for their convenience and flexibility. As consumers increasingly turn to these...

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Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation
Luxury Shoppers Are Slow to Convert but Demand Digital Innovation
September 05, 2023  |  Retail

Luxury retailers have established a reputation for their exclusive and upscale offerings, catering to a limited clientele characterized by discerning preferences and substantial financial resources....

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From Remittances to Retail: Why Ripple Believes CBDCs Will Change Global Payments
From Remittances to Retail: Why Ripple Believes CBDCs Will Change Global Payments
September 05, 2023  |  CBDC

As currency becomes increasingly digitized, more end users are able to reap its benefits, in turn feeding an underlying network effect of increased market participants...

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Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
Boosting Rewards and Limits Can Grow BNPL Usage
September 05, 2023  |  BNPL

Paying for purchases in installments is a classic concept in retail, with legacy offerings such as Christmas layaway plans helping consumers manage their spending for...

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Aldi Invests In Bigger Stores as Consumers Seek Discounts
Aldi Invests In Bigger Stores as Consumers Seek Discounts
September 03, 2023  |  Acquisitions

International grocery chain Aldi is growing — in more ways than one. As the Financial Times (FT) noted in a report Sunday (Sept. 3), the...

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Affordable Luxury Sales Gets Caught in Middle-Tier Crunch
Affordable Luxury Sales Gets Caught in Middle-Tier Crunch
September 03, 2023  |  Retail

Some brands continue to seek market share for shoppers seeking lower-priced luxury, even as competitive sales slow.  After decades of defining themselves through exclusivity and personalized services...

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Car Industry ‘Winning’ as Vehicle Supplies Remain Low
Car Industry ‘Winning’ as Vehicle Supplies Remain Low
September 03, 2023  |  Retail

The pandemic-era supply chain issues that hit the car industry may have abated. But that doesn’t mean things are back to normal, and — as...

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