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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The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot

The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot
The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Autonomous vehicles hit the road this year in the name of retail, with pilots of delivery services for groceries and takeout coming to U.S. cities....

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Out With The Old, In With The New
Out With The Old, In With The New
December 26, 2018  |  Today In Data

Five years is not a long time, but an awful lot can change in that time frame. Consumers these days expect to dip their card...

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2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps
2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

It has been a busy year in the world of mobile commerce, particularly with retail apps. Merchants from grocers to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and gas...

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Retailers Scoop Up Former Toys R Us Locations
Retailers Scoop Up Former Toys R Us Locations
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Months after Toys R US liquidation its holdings in the United States, merchants have taken up space left behind by the toy retailer. The buildings...

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Retail Sales Jump By 5.1 Percent Over The Holidays
Retail Sales Jump By 5.1 Percent Over The Holidays
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

Amid the holiday season, total retail sales in the United States jumped by 5.1 percent from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 compared to the prior...

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Walmart Tests Smaller Store Format In China
Walmart Tests Smaller Store Format In China
December 26, 2018  |  Retail

With eCommerce and online delivery representing an opportunity in China, Walmart is testing a small store focused at the lower-tier cities as well as a...

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52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
52 Mondays 2018: Karen Webster’s Year-Long Conversation About Payments
December 26, 2018  |  Karen Webster

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First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018  |  Retail

When it comes to hot and last-minute Christmas gifts, one can hardly go wrong with some spark plugs. An ignition coil sounds pretty festive. Who...

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Reliable Delivery Makes Amazon Customers’ First Choice For Holiday Shopping
Reliable Delivery Makes Amazon Customers’ First Choice For Holiday Shopping
December 21, 2018  |  Delivery

The holiday shopping season can be hectic and stressful, especially when dealing with shipping presents on time. When it comes to reliability and confidence, most...

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