July 11, 2024
Does Amazon Need Saks Global to Conquer Luxury Retail?
Amazon turned 30 on July 5th and did something that nearly 70% of all women also say they do on their birthday: They bought themselves a present. On July 4th,...
July 10, 2024
Costco to Raise Membership Fees for First Time in 7...
Costco will raise its annual membership fees in the United States and Canada for the first time in seven years. Effective Sept. 1, in those countries, the retailer is adding...
July 10, 2024
1 in 4 Consumers Want to Be Entertained While Shopping
With consumers growing accustomed to the constant stimulation of digital multitasking, many shoppers are finding that the act of purchasing is not enough to keep them entertained. By the Numbers...
July 10, 2024
Kroger to Sell 579 Stores in 18 States to Secure...
Kroger has released the comprehensive list of stores, distribution centers, and plants it intends to divest as part of efforts to secure regulatory approval for its proposed $24.6 billion merger...
July 09, 2024
Etsy Aims to Have Its Artisanal Cake and Eat it...
As eCommerce titans Amazon, Temu and Shein expand their reach, Etsy is attempting to reclaim its niche by emphasizing its original mission to support artisans and crafters, but the fine...
July 09, 2024
Report: Paytm Gets OK to Invest in Payments Subsidiary
Paytm has reportedly received government approval to invest $6 million in its crucial payments subsidiary. That green light came from a government panel overseeing investments tied to China, allowing embattled Paytm...
July 07, 2024
Food, Packaged Goods Firms Boost Promotions Amid Consumer Caution
After years of steady price increases, food and packaged goods manufacturers and retailers are reportedly offering more discounts in both the United States and Europe. In the U.S., in the 12...
July 05, 2024
Co-op Teams With Walmart to Expand Online Grocery Offering
Great Britain’s Co-op is teaming with Walmart to expand its online grocery offering. The cooperative convenience store network announced Friday (July 5) that it will work with Walmart Commerce Technologies to implement its online fulfillment technology,...
July 05, 2024
23% of Grocery Shoppers Alienated by High Prices
As grocery shoppers look to find the merchant best suited to their needs, a significant share of customers find themselves put off by higher-than-expected prices, threatening their loyalty. By the...
