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Data Distortion of Physical Retail, Retailers Pay Consumers to Pick up Purchases
Data Distortion of Physical Retail, Retailers Pay Consumers to Pick up Purchases
December 07, 2021  |  Today In Data

Many retailers are now offering incentives to consumers when they pick up their purchases rather than having them delivered. Plus, we explore how data distortion...

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Amazon Shoppers Snag Holiday Toys, Amazon Nears Walmart in Retail Race
Amazon Shoppers Snag Holiday Toys, Amazon Nears Walmart in Retail Race
December 06, 2021  |  Today In Data

Amazon remains a popular shopping destination as people flock to purchase toys and hobby equipment for holiday gifts, and we’ve got all the latest news in...

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D2C Brands Expand Focus, Toys R Us Has Identity Crisis, Dollar General Stands Pat
D2C Brands Expand Focus, Toys R Us Has Identity Crisis, Dollar General Stands Pat
December 03, 2021  |  Today In Data

Dollar General won’t follow Dollar Tree’s lead in raising prices. Plus, Warby Parker, Allbirds and ThirdLove expand their product lines, and Toys R Us is...

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Metaverse Within Reach, Bringing Shoppers Back to Stores, Omicron’s Holiday Shopping Effect
Metaverse Within Reach, Bringing Shoppers Back to Stores, Omicron’s Holiday Shopping Effect
December 02, 2021  |  Today In Data

The omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic could cause holiday shoppers to think differently. Plus, the reality of the metaverse for smaller brands is closer...

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Omicron Variant Threatens Recovery, Twitter’s Social Commerce Opportunity, Luxury Meets Resale
Omicron Variant Threatens Recovery, Twitter’s Social Commerce Opportunity, Luxury Meets Resale
December 01, 2021  |  Today In Data

Luxury brands are getting more involved with the resale market. Plus, the omicron variant of the COVID-19 pandemic could put another crimp in the economic...

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Product Drops Lure Gen Z Shoppers, Amazon Dominates Black Friday, Cyber Monday’s Metaverse Test
Product Drops Lure Gen Z Shoppers, Amazon Dominates Black Friday, Cyber Monday’s Metaverse Test
November 30, 2021  |  Today In Data

Cyber Monday represents the first real test for the metaverse. Plus, why product drops are so important to Gen Z shoppers and direct-to-consumer brands, and...

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Black Friday’s Digital Shift, Solving the Abandoned Cart Problem, Amazon and Walmart’s Retail Spending Shares
Black Friday’s Digital Shift, Solving the Abandoned Cart Problem, Amazon and Walmart’s Retail Spending Shares
November 29, 2021  |  Today In Data

New browser technology is looking to solve the growing abandoned cart problem. Plus, all the latest news from Amazon and Walmart, and why Black Friday...

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New Normal for Retail, Gap’s Multi-Brand Approach, Holiday Hopes Are High
New Normal for Retail, Gap’s Multi-Brand Approach, Holiday Hopes Are High
November 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Gap stores are weathering the supply chain snafus with a multi-brand approach to retail. Plus, retailers are pinning their 2021 holiday hopes on financially healthy...

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Silver Means Gold for Tiffany, Best Buy’s Future, Walmart+ Can’t Gain Traction
Silver Means Gold for Tiffany, Best Buy’s Future, Walmart+ Can’t Gain Traction
November 24, 2021  |  Today In Data

Best Buy is increasing its focus on health technology and virtual stores. Plus, Walmart struggles to get customers to sign up for paid loyalty program...

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