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)

Amazon’s Antitrust Troubles In Japan
Amazon’s Antitrust Troubles In Japan
August 09, 2016  |  Retail

Amazon may be in a bit of hot water in Japan. The massive online retailer’s Japanese offices were reportedly raided based on “suspicion of pressuring...

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A Round Of Layoffs Is Coming To Dollar Tree
A Round Of Layoffs Is Coming To Dollar Tree
August 08, 2016  |  Retail

It looks like job cuts are coming to Dollar Tree, and 370 positions are going by the wayside as the firm restructures after its acquisition...

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Alibaba Doesn’t View Amazon As The Competition
Alibaba Doesn’t View Amazon As The Competition
August 08, 2016  |  Amazon

According to Alibaba CTO Jeff Zhang, the company does not view Amazon as a competitor, or at least declines to describe them as such when...

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Versa Eyeing Aeropostale For Purchase
Versa Eyeing Aeropostale For Purchase
August 08, 2016  |  Retail

Aeropostale’s 500 stores could potentially be on the path to be sold to private equity firm Versa Capital Management, a distressed investment specialist, according to...

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Walmart To Buy Jet.com For $3.3B
Walmart To Buy Jet.com For $3.3B
August 08, 2016  |  eCommerce

Walmart got out of the gate early with the big announcement of the week, with the news that they will be acquiring Jet.com for $3.3...

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Pokémon GO Made $200 Million In First Month
Pokémon GO Made $200 Million In First Month
August 08, 2016  |  Mobile Commerce

Pokémon GO, the hot new game that allows users to “catch” Pokémon on the streets through a virtual reality app, has made a record $200...

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For Omni, Should Brands Shoot For The Stars Or Play It Safe?
For Omni, Should Brands Shoot For The Stars Or Play It Safe?
August 08, 2016  |  Omnicommerce

The retail world is still embroiled in a love-hate relationship with omnicommerce. Few deny that it’s a necessity of running a modern brand, but plenty...

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