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HomeGoods Turns off Online Lights to Brighten in-Store Experience
Retail // October 20, 2023

The decision to shut down an online business to prioritize a brick-and-mortar retail strategy might seem counterintuitive. However, there are instances where this move could make perfect sense, driven by factors like inflation and the sensory experience offered by physical stores. HomeGoods announced Wednesday (Oct....

Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow
Retail // August 27, 2023

American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are among the companies offering discounts to entice shoppers. “With sales softer than anticipated, we are taking more aggressive actions on...

Ross and TJX Ride the Discounter Wave as Consumers Seek Low-Priced Clothes
Retail // November 18, 2022

It may be a bad time for consumers and their wallets, but it’s proving to be a good time for the discounters and off-price retailers that cater to the growing demand for deals. With bargain hunting and budget sensitivity at record highs amid ongoing inflation...

Today in Retail: Foot Locker Grows Its Profile In Athletic Footwear Sector; Amazon and Walmart...
Retail // May 20, 2022

Today in retail, North Face relies on customer loyalty and enhanced streetwear sales to boost its bottom line and Foot Locker grows its profile, while digital and experiential shopping is changing the way retailers do business. Plus, Ross Stores hasn’t benefitted from shoppers’ bargain hunting...

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Retailers Turn to Discounts as Consumers’ Cost Concerns Grow

August 27, 2023
American retailers are increasingly turning to promotions as consumers grow cagey about nonessential spending. As Bloomberg News noted in a report Sunday (Aug. 27), Whirlpool, Petco and Foot Locker are among the companies offering discounts to entice shoppers. “With sales softer than anticipated, we are taking more aggressive actions on promotions to drive demand and manage our inventory to ensure […]