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)

American Express Allows Spending of Reward Dollars on Amazon
American Express Allows Spending of Reward Dollars on Amazon
November 20, 2023  |  Loyalty & Rewards

American Express cash-back cardholders can now spend their Reward Dollars on Amazon. With eligible cards, they can do so while getting the same value for...

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3 in 4 eCommerce Firms Prioritize Anti-Fraud Innovation to Prevent Data Breaches
3 in 4 eCommerce Firms Prioritize Anti-Fraud Innovation to Prevent Data Breaches
November 20, 2023  |  Security & Fraud

False declines are a significant yet often overlooked issue that impacts both businesses and consumers. Picture this: You attempt to make a purchase, only to...

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Jewelry Brand Pandora Adopts o9 Solutions’ AI-Powered Planning Platform
Jewelry Brand Pandora Adopts o9 Solutions’ AI-Powered Planning Platform
November 20, 2023  |  Retail

Jewelry brand Pandora has partnered with o9 Solutions, a provider of enterprise artificial intelligence (AI) software platforms, to enhance its integrated planning capabilities. With a...

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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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