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)

Census Data and Earnings Season Continue to Underscore eCommerce’s 4Q Bounce 
Census Data and Earnings Season Continue to Underscore eCommerce’s 4Q Bounce 
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

The eCommerce bounce — at least for the fourth quarter — has been considerable. And as measured as a percentage of overall retail sales —...

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Pet Supply Stores Lose Sales Occasions to eCommerce Rivals
Pet Supply Stores Lose Sales Occasions to eCommerce Rivals
February 20, 2024  |  Subscriptions

Traditional brick-and-mortar pet supply stores may want to watch their backs, as digitally native players keep consumers at home with subscription options. By the Numbers...

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Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
Shein Takes on Amazon With Shoppable Livestream Collection Launch
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

As Shein aims to seize a greater share of consumers’ retail spending by capturing their digital attention, the fast-fashion giant is tapping shoppable livestreams to...

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AfterShip Unveils Real-Time Order Tracking via Apple Wallet
AfterShip Unveils Real-Time Order Tracking via Apple Wallet
February 20, 2024  |  eCommerce

Online commerce customer experience platform AfterShip has enabled Apple Wallet Order Tracking to allow users to receive delivery updates in real time through Apple Wallet....

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Walmart eCommerce Sales Gain on Pickup and Delivery, Marketplace Sellers Up 20%
Walmart eCommerce Sales Gain on Pickup and Delivery, Marketplace Sellers Up 20%
February 20, 2024  |  Earnings

Walmart’s latest results show continued momentum in digital commerce and the buildout of its online marketplace. The company said on Tuesday (Feb. 20) that overall...

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Home Depot Caters to Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers to Boost Spending
Home Depot Caters to Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers to Boost Spending
February 20, 2024  |  Retail

As retailers look to drive omnichannel engagement to boost customers’ spending, Home Depot is linking the online shopping experience to its physical stores, catering to...

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Walmart to Enhance Media Business With $2.3 Billion Vizio Acquisition
Walmart to Enhance Media Business With $2.3 Billion Vizio Acquisition
February 20, 2024  |  Acquisitions

Walmart and smart television maker Vizio entered into an agreement for Walmart to acquire Vizio for $2.3 billion. The acquisition would enable Walmart to enhance...

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Visa: Click-and-Mortar Shoppers Demand Digital Simplicity, Expanded Payment Options In-Store
Visa: Click-and-Mortar Shoppers Demand Digital Simplicity, Expanded Payment Options In-Store
February 20, 2024  |  VISA

Four years. 1,460 days. For payments — and for commerce in general — 2020 to 2024 brought a whirlwind of change, a re-imagining of the...

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Report: 1 in 5 US Consumers Now Shop In-Store the Same Way They Shop Online
Report: 1 in 5 US Consumers Now Shop In-Store the Same Way They Shop Online
February 20, 2024  |  VISA

Click-and-Mortar™ experiences — where consumers use convenient digital features alongside in-store shopping — are changing retail in the United States. Consumers are beginning to adopt...

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