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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High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
High-Income Consumers Reduce Their Nice-to-Haves as the Economy Slows
May 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Affluent paycheck-to-paycheck earners curb, but don’t completely cut, spending across categories when faced with budget concerns.  As consumers across demographics continue to stretch budgets to...

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Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
Car Dealers See Inventory Levels Ramp Back Up
May 21, 2023  |  Retail

The days of empty car dealer lots could be coming to an end. Easing supply chain constraints and steady production has increased vehicle availability, The...

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Walmart Gains eCommerce Edge Over Amazon in India
Walmart Gains eCommerce Edge Over Amazon in India
May 21, 2023  |  Walmart

Walmart has won a rare eCommerce victory over Amazon thanks to its Indian business. As the Financial Times (FT) reported Saturday (May 20), Walmart’s $16 billion purchase of majority...

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Walmart Expands Alcohol Delivery as Spirits Sector Toasts a Summer of Home Mixology
Walmart Expands Alcohol Delivery as Spirits Sector Toasts a Summer of Home Mixology
May 20, 2023  |  Retail

Come on party people, throw your hands in the air. It’s bottoms up on alcohol delivery for the summer 2023 season, and some big names...

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Walmart and Target Earnings Offer Up a Tale of Two eCommerce Platforms 
Walmart and Target Earnings Offer Up a Tale of Two eCommerce Platforms 
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

At first glance, the numbers are startling in their contrast. In their latest earnings reports, Walmart posted comparable eCommerce sales gains of 27% in its most...

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Foot Locker Reports Rough Q1 as It Readies New Formats, Loyalty and Omnichannel Strategy
Foot Locker Reports Rough Q1 as It Readies New Formats, Loyalty and Omnichannel Strategy
May 19, 2023  |  Earnings

Foot Locker struggled in the first quarter amid wide-ranging changes to the athletic footwear and athleisure retailer’s physical footprint, brand mix, digital and omnichannel efforts....

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Five Below Expands Retail Footprint With Simon
Five Below Expands Retail Footprint With Simon
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

Specialty discount retailer Five Below has unveiled plans to expand through Simon’s retail portfolio, including its Premium Outlets. The expansion with Simon will encompass a range...

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Lululemon Adds Textile Recycling to Its Circularity Initiatives
Lululemon Adds Textile Recycling to Its Circularity Initiatives
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

Lululemon has made a minority investment in Australian recycling company Samsara Eco. The companies will collaborate to make recycled nylon and polyester from the apparel waste generated while producing...

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Even Discount Retail CEOs Say Shoppers Are Pulling Back   
Even Discount Retail CEOs Say Shoppers Are Pulling Back   
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

Amid inflation, shoppers are actively seeking out affordable options. This trend has prompted consumers to search for merchants whose prices are in line with their...

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