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

Amazon Expands Shop Direct Catalog to Keep Shoppers Off Agents
Amazon Expands Shop Direct Catalog to Keep Shoppers Off Agents
October 28, 2026  |  eCommerce

Amazon is expanding its Shop Direct initiative, which lists products from brands that don’t sell on its site, in an effort to keep shoppers coming...

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Coca-Cola Woos Price-Conscious Buyers as Affordability Pressure Mounts
Coca-Cola Woos Price-Conscious Buyers as Affordability Pressure Mounts
October 27, 2026  |  Earnings

Affordability is a concern in every market around the world, and The Coca-Cola Company’s efforts to address this need are working, CEO Henrique Braun said Tuesday (Oct. 27)...

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FTC Lawsuit Alleges Dollar General Routinely Overcharges Shoppers at Register
FTC Lawsuit Alleges Dollar General Routinely Overcharges Shoppers at Register
October 26, 2026  |  Legal & Regulation

The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states sued Dollar General Monday (Oct. 26), alleging that the retailer routinely overcharges customers and has done so for...

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Walmart Turns Black Friday Into 3-Part Shopping Event
Walmart Turns Black Friday Into 3-Part Shopping Event
October 26, 2026  |  Retail

Walmart has announced what it calls “three major holiday shopping events” for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. “Walmart research shows that 60% of shoppers say...

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AI Shoppers Emerge as Distinct UAE Customer Segment
AI Shoppers Emerge as Distinct UAE Customer Segment
October 26, 2026  |  eCommerce

A merchant can add another digital shopping channel without necessarily changing the customer it serves. Artificial intelligence (AI) shopping presents a different reality, as the...

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Walmart Takes On Prime With $120 Subscription Bundle
Walmart Takes On Prime With $120 Subscription Bundle
October 25, 2026  |  Walmart Profile

Walmart has begun offering customers the chance to combine Walmart+ and Sam’s Club Plus memberships into a single subscription.` Such a move is a “direct...

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Shoppers Would Send AI Agents to Marketplaces Over Brand Sites
Shoppers Would Send AI Agents to Marketplaces Over Brand Sites
October 23, 2026  |  eCommerce

Artificial intelligence (AI) shopping agents could make it easier for consumers to compare products and complete purchases, but they may not change where shoppers spend...

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David’s Bridal Plans to Spin Off AI Wedding Planner Pearl in $350 Million SPAC Deal
David’s Bridal Plans to Spin Off AI Wedding Planner Pearl in $350 Million SPAC Deal
October 22, 2026  |  Retail

David’s Bridal plans to separate its Pearl division, with Pearl becoming an independent public company offering a digital wedding planning, media and commerce platform, the...

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Affirm Inks Exclusive Deal With Sam’s Club
Affirm Inks Exclusive Deal With Sam’s Club
October 22, 2026  |  BNPL

Affirm’s new exclusive partnership with Sam’s Club gives the buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider a new foothold in warehouse retail, where shoppers make purchases...

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