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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BNPL Firms in Australia Can’t Block Merchant Surcharges 

BNPL Firms in Australia Can’t Block Merchant Surcharges 
BNPL Firms in Australia Can’t Block Merchant Surcharges 
October 22, 2021  |  Regulation

The Reserve Bank of Australia on Friday (Oct. 22) said buy now, pay later (BNPL) companies can’t stop merchants across the country from implementing surcharges...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Amazon Earnings Report to Provide Check-in on Connected Consumer
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Amazon Earnings Report to Provide Check-in on Connected Consumer
October 22, 2021  |  Retail

Amazon is set to report its third-quarter earnings on Thursday (Oct. 28), giving retail industry watchers insight into not only the company itself but eCommerce...

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PayPal Eyes Pinterest, D2C Means Fewer Retail Stores, Crocs Can’t Meet Demand
PayPal Eyes Pinterest, D2C Means Fewer Retail Stores, Crocs Can’t Meet Demand
October 22, 2021  |  Today In Data

A Pinterest acquisition would add social commerce to PayPal’s super app. Plus, demand for Crocs is significantly higher than its supply because of pandemic-related shutdowns,...

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Mattel Shrugs Off Holiday Supply Concerns, Citing ‘Scale and Expertise’
Mattel Shrugs Off Holiday Supply Concerns, Citing ‘Scale and Expertise’
October 22, 2021  |  Retail

Toy giant Mattel said its performance has been largely unimpeded by supply chain issues that have plagued nearly every company for months, saying it is...

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Snapchat Says Social Commerce Reliant on Augmented Reality
Snapchat Says Social Commerce Reliant on Augmented Reality
October 22, 2021  |  Social Commerce

Even as changes to Apple’s iOS privacy rules introduce new challenges for advertisers, brands and social media companies, Snapchat executives are hoping that it can...

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FTC: Scammers Stole $27M From Amazon Customers
FTC: Scammers Stole $27M From Amazon Customers
October 22, 2021  |  Security & Fraud

Scammers stole about $27 million from Amazon customers between July 2020 and June 2021 through about 96,000 incidents reported to the Federal Trade Commission, according...

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Payments APIs Fast Track Merchant’s Time-to-First-Payment
Payments APIs Fast Track Merchant’s Time-to-First-Payment
October 22, 2021  |  Payments Innovation

Onboarding merchants in a fast yet cost-effective manner is often an uphill battle for eCommerce marketplaces. But it’s a source of friction that can be...

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Today in Retail: Crocs D2C Sales Nearly Double in Two Years; Walmart Extends Holiday Delivery Options
Today in Retail: Crocs D2C Sales Nearly Double in Two Years; Walmart Extends Holiday Delivery...
October 21, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Crocs executives say demand for their footwear is still outpacing their ability to produce and import product, while Walmart is...

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Mulberry, Square Join Forces to Let Square Sellers Offer Product Protection Coverage
Mulberry, Square Join Forces to Let Square Sellers Offer Product Protection Coverage
October 21, 2021  |  Retail

Product protection platform Mulberry has introduced a new app in the Square app marketplace to provide customers of merchants using the point-of-sale and payment processing...

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