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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TikTok Fueling ‘Reading Renaissance,’ Increased Sales of Physical Books

TikTok Fueling ‘Reading Renaissance,’ Increased Sales of Physical Books
TikTok Fueling ‘Reading Renaissance,’ Increased Sales of Physical Books
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

In June 2020, national book retailer Barnes & Noble started seeing surges in sales of certain trade paperbacks and couldn’t figure out why — until...

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Cost of Acquiring Customers, Small Shops Making Big Marks, Money Isn’t Everything for Job Seekers
Cost of Acquiring Customers, Small Shops Making Big Marks, Money Isn’t Everything for Job Seekers
October 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Small shops are improving their physical store experiences as shoppers return. Plus, higher wages aren’t the most important reason for people to seek new employment,...

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Hasbro Had $100M of Undelivered Product in Q3
Hasbro Had $100M of Undelivered Product in Q3
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

Toy and entertainment company Hasbro, feeling the stress of supply chain delays, is relying heavily on its entertainment and digital gaming divisions as it continues...

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JCPenney Names Former Levi Strauss Executive as CEO
JCPenney Names Former Levi Strauss Executive as CEO
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

Beleaguered department store JCPenney has named Marc Rosen as its new chief executive officer as of Nov. 1, the latest move to help the struggling...

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Target Adds New Features to Curbside Pickup Offering
Target Adds New Features to Curbside Pickup Offering
October 26, 2021  |  Retail

Target on Tuesday (Oct. 26) introduced enhancements to its Drive Up, Order Pickup and Same-Day Delivery with Shipt offerings that make it easier for customers...

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Today in Retail: Allbirds Hopes Valuation Flies Above $2B; Walmart+ Offers Promo for New Members
Today in Retail: Allbirds Hopes Valuation Flies Above $2B; Walmart+ Offers Promo for New Members
October 25, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Allbirds is aiming for a valuation of over $2 billion when it makes its public debut on the Nasdaq exchange,...

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Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
Kroger’s Home Chef Sales Soar as Consumers Seek Alternative to Increasingly Costly Restaurant Delivery 
October 25, 2021  |  Restaurant innovation

Consumers increasingly expect simple, convenient ways to get their food needs met, but most are not willing to bear the cost of on-demand restaurant delivery...

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New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
New Study: Checkout Frictions Rise as Some Merchants Pull Back on Value-Adds
October 25, 2021  |  Retail

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Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
Walmart+ Offers Cash-Back Promo for New Members
October 25, 2021  |  Walmart

People who sign up for Walmart+ on Monday (Oct. 25) will get $9.95 cash-back that can be used to offset the customer’s next online order,...

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