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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Bringing Luxury To The Humble Vending Machine
Bringing Luxury To The Humble Vending Machine
January 08, 2018  |  Retail

The word “vending machine” elicits a few typical images: candy bars, chips and soft drinks — though if one spends enough time in an airport personal...

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Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
Payments 2018: Think This — Not That
January 08, 2018  |  Payments Innovation

In 800 B.C., when people wanted to know the answer to “what’s next” about their personal futures, they flocked to Delphi and asked Pythia, the...

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The Dollars And Cents Of The Bomb Cyclone
The Dollars And Cents Of The Bomb Cyclone
January 06, 2018  |  Retail

Weathermen have been known to get a bit overzealous with their predictions of weather-related doom and gloom. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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December Jobs Report Falls Short
December Jobs Report Falls Short
January 05, 2018  |  Economy

The U.S. labor market slowed a bit more than economists expected in December, with a noted slip in retail employment. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Former Walmart CEO Says Store Closures Signal Good eCommerce News
Former Walmart CEO Says Store Closures Signal Good eCommerce News
January 05, 2018  |  Retail

While many in the segment have bemoaned store closures as a sign of weakness in the retail sector, one expert is taking a slightly more...

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Startup Spotlight: Getting To The Point Of The Retail Shift
Startup Spotlight: Getting To The Point Of The Retail Shift
January 05, 2018  |  Retail

The retail apocalypse is fake news if you ask Mark Cummins, co-founder of Irish startup Pointy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Kroger’s Quiet Digital Grocery Push
Kroger’s Quiet Digital Grocery Push
January 05, 2018  |  Retail

The grocery realm has attracted many big headlines over the last few years — a phenomenon that went into overdrive six months ago when Amazon announced...

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Rite Aid Acquisition No Magic Pill For Walgreens’ Sales
Rite Aid Acquisition No Magic Pill For Walgreens’ Sales
January 05, 2018  |  Earnings

In response to weak sales at Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc., following the retailer’s decision to add nearly 2,000 Rite Aid locations to its store base,...

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Sears Announces Closures, JCP Says It’s ‘Going After’ Sears’ Appliances Business
Sears Announces Closures, JCP Says It’s ‘Going After’ Sears’ Appliances Business
January 05, 2018  |  Retail

It’s been a doubly rough week for Sears. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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