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Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
Near-Record Imports Likely to Continue Clogging Container Ports Through Holidays
November 08, 2021  |  Supply Chain

The imports at strained container ports are likely to remain at almost record levels through the end of the year as retailers brace for holiday...

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Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
Holiday Spending Predictions Suggest Some Supply Chain Issues Overblown
November 01, 2021  |  Retail

For months, retailers and experts have had one message for consumers: Get your Christmas shopping done early, because supply chain tangles show no sign of...

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Uncle Sam Would Be Proud: Patriotic Consumers Seen Posting Record July Fourth Sales
Uncle Sam Would Be Proud: Patriotic Consumers Seen Posting Record July Fourth Sales
July 05, 2021  |  Economy

Even before COVID-19 upended nearly every holiday tradition, total spending on Independence Day had been falling, as had the percentage of people celebrating the signing...

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Today In Retail: Walgreens To Provide Items On Uber Eats For Delivery; CVS Pharmacy Upgrades ExtraCare Program
Today In Retail: Walgreens To Provide Items On Uber Eats For Delivery; CVS Pharmacy Upgrades...
June 15, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens has grown its relationship with Uber, while CVS Pharmacy has updated its ExtraCare rewards loyalty program. Plus, the Commerce Department...

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May Retail Sales Will Support Or Refute NRF’s Optimistic Outlook
May Retail Sales Will Support Or Refute NRF’s Optimistic Outlook
June 14, 2021  |  Retail

By this time Tuesday (June 15), economists, investors and retail industry watchers will know exactly how fast the consumer shopping surge grew last month after...

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Today In Retail: Faire’s Fundraise Increases Valuation To $7 Billion; Hims & Hers Appoints Miley Cyrus As A Creative Advisor
Today In Retail: Faire’s Fundraise Increases Valuation To $7 Billion; Hims & Hers Appoints Miley...
June 10, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Faire has landed $260 million in funding headed up by Sequoia Capital, while Miley Cyrus has become a creative advisor...

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NRF: US Consumers Expected To Propel Retail Sales To Over $4.44 Trillion In 2021
NRF: US Consumers Expected To Propel Retail Sales To Over $4.44 Trillion In 2021
June 09, 2021  |  Economy

The National Retail Federation (NRF) has revised its annual forecast for 2021, now saying retail sales are likely to grow between 10.5 percent and 13.5...

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Restaurant Roundup: On Mother’s Day, Restaurants Benefit From Pent-Up Demand
Restaurant Roundup: On Mother’s Day, Restaurants Benefit From Pent-Up Demand
May 07, 2021  |  Restaurant Roundup

After a strong start to the year, restaurants are finally looking toward a bright future. Vaccinations are bringing consumers back into restaurants for on-premises dining...

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Today In Retail: CarLotz Opens Two New Hubs; Economy, Emotions Help Blockbuster Holiday Sales
Today In Retail: CarLotz Opens Two New Hubs; Economy, Emotions Help Blockbuster Holiday Sales
February 02, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz unveiled the opening of centers near Orlando, Florida and Seattle Washington, while a National Retail Federation economist said a...

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