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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Captain Blankenship And Stepping Out Of The Wholesale Shadows

Captain Blankenship And Stepping Out Of The Wholesale Shadows
Captain Blankenship And Stepping Out Of The Wholesale Shadows
February 14, 2019  |  Retail

When it first launched in 2009, clean beauty brand Captain Blankenship’s offering was still a very niche product. While “all-natural,” “organic” and “paraben-free” had begun...

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Great Expectations (And Demand) For Gig Workers And Digital Services Gone Global
Great Expectations (And Demand) For Gig Workers And Digital Services Gone Global
February 14, 2019  |  Today In Data

The idea of “on demand” is firmly entrenched in the consumer mindset – increasingly so, as services are ever more digital, and rendered on a...

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Digital At-Home Boxing Subscriptions Step Into The Ring
Digital At-Home Boxing Subscriptions Step Into The Ring
February 14, 2019  |  Retail

To enable consumers to train away from the gym with expert instruction, digital fitness startups are combining specialized equipment with content subscriptions. FightCamp, for instance,...

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Wayfair Debuts An Outlet Store
Wayfair Debuts An Outlet Store
February 14, 2019  |  Retail

After testing out pop-up shops last year, digital furniture retailer Wayfair plans to open the doors to an outlet store in Kentucky. The brick-and-mortar location will...

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Retail Sales Fell 1.2 Pct In December To $505.8B
Retail Sales Fell 1.2 Pct In December To $505.8B
February 14, 2019  |  Retail

As consumers contained their spending at the end of 2018, a consumer spending indicator posted its biggest decline in a decade. Retail sales fell by...

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Kroger Begins Rollout Of Mobile Pay, Loyalty Rewards Card
Kroger Begins Rollout Of Mobile Pay, Loyalty Rewards Card
February 13, 2019  |  Mobile Payments

Kroger, one of America’s largest supermarket chains, is introducing a new mobile payment option and a loyalty rewards card, according to reports. The mobile payment...

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Dynamic Friction, Keeping Consumers Safe Amid Contextual Commerce
Dynamic Friction, Keeping Consumers Safe Amid Contextual Commerce
February 13, 2019  |  Today In Data

Contextual commerce is everywhere, and much desired by consumers (just check out some of the latest stats from the Digital Consumer Report). But merchants need...

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Unpacking The Luggage Storage Services Business Model
Unpacking The Luggage Storage Services Business Model
February 13, 2019  |  Retail

Some entrepreneurs have been inspired to find new solutions to common travel challenges such as storing luggage for guests of home shares: LuggageHero Founder and...

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