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.

(source: en.wikipedia.org)

Ecosystems Expand as Shopify, PayPal and Amazon Point to Streamlined Checkout’s Potential
Ecosystems Expand as Shopify, PayPal and Amazon Point to Streamlined Checkout’s Potential
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

For eCommerce platforms — with Amazon and PayPal among the most visible examples — checkout is evolving as part of the glue that holds ecosystems...

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4 in 10 Lower-Income Earners Use Split-Pay Plans for Groceries
4 in 10 Lower-Income Earners Use Split-Pay Plans for Groceries
November 20, 2023  |  Consumer Finance

Consumers are a resourceful lot and will do what they must to make ends meet, even if it means splitting up the weekly grocery bill...

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D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
D2C Brands Favor Retail as Consumers Resist Spending 
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

Despite the alleviation of inflation, consumers remain cautious about their spending habits. Consequently, direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands are facing challenges and are compelled to revamp their...

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Social Media Influencers Behind Lavish Wedding Comeback
Social Media Influencers Behind Lavish Wedding Comeback
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

The COVID-19 pandemic drastically reshaped the landscape of weddings, giving rise to the trend of micro weddings. These smaller-scale celebrations, with trimmed guest lists and...

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Retailers Rethink Promotions Ahead of Shopping’s ‘Super Bowl’
Retailers Rethink Promotions Ahead of Shopping’s ‘Super Bowl’
November 19, 2023  |  Retail

Some retailers are reportedly reexamining their promotional strategies to stave off a muted holiday season. “It’s our Super Bowl,” Tapestry finance chief Scott Roe said of the holiday shopping...

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CoPilot Debuts AI-Powered Car Shopping App
CoPilot Debuts AI-Powered Car Shopping App
November 19, 2023  |  artificial intelligence

CoPilot has debuted a car buying app powered by an artificial intelligence (AI) assistant. The new offering, which CoPilot said is a market first, lets consumers...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Investor Blasts Company’s ‘Poor Behavior’
Bed Bath & Beyond Investor Blasts Company’s ‘Poor Behavior’
November 19, 2023  |  Retail

JAT Capital isn’t done with Bed Bath & Beyond after demanding the removal of its CEO. In what a Friday (Nov. 17) CNBC report described as a...

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Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
Can the Ugly Sweater Craze Sleigh the Inflation Grinch? 
November 18, 2023  |  Retail

While the holiday season brings a myriad of traditions and festivities, one of the quirkiest yet arguably beloved is the ugly sweater phenomenon. While some may...

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Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
Quarterly eCommerce Sales Up 2.3%, but Will It Last?
November 17, 2023  |  eCommerce

The third quarter is far enough behind us that some of the last few data points as to how consumers fared — at least from...

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