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Retailers Promote Curbside and Pickup, Social Commerce Emerges, Experiential Retail Builds Loyalty
Retailers Promote Curbside and Pickup, Social Commerce Emerges, Experiential Retail Builds Loyalty
October 28, 2021  |  Today In Data

Social media companies focus on commerce as the holidays near. Plus, retailers rely on experiences to build brand loyalty with their customers, and more retailers...

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Amazon Goes Omnichannel, TikTok Spurs Book Sales, Hasbro Struggled With Q3 Deliveries
Amazon Goes Omnichannel, TikTok Spurs Book Sales, Hasbro Struggled With Q3 Deliveries
October 27, 2021  |  Today In Data

TikTok is getting people to buy more books when users highlight them in their videos. Plus, Hasbro reported $100 million in undelivered products in the...

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Cost of Acquiring Customers, Small Shops Making Big Marks, Money Isn’t Everything for Job Seekers
Cost of Acquiring Customers, Small Shops Making Big Marks, Money Isn’t Everything for Job Seekers
October 26, 2021  |  Today In Data

Small shops are improving their physical store experiences as shoppers return. Plus, higher wages aren’t the most important reason for people to seek new employment,...

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Today in Data: Amazon Q3 Earnings Coming, Mattel Confident About Holidays, AR Pushing Social Commerce
Today in Data: Amazon Q3 Earnings Coming, Mattel Confident About Holidays, AR Pushing Social Commerce
October 25, 2021  |  Today In Data

Mattel is relying on “scale and expertise” heading into holiday shopping season amid supply chain bottlenecks. Plus, Snapchat sees augmented reality as the key to...

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PayPal Eyes Pinterest, D2C Means Fewer Retail Stores, Crocs Can’t Meet Demand
PayPal Eyes Pinterest, D2C Means Fewer Retail Stores, Crocs Can’t Meet Demand
October 22, 2021  |  Today In Data

A Pinterest acquisition would add social commerce to PayPal’s super app. Plus, demand for Crocs is significantly higher than its supply because of pandemic-related shutdowns,...

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Mobility Helps Luggage and Footwear, 2-Day Shipping Beats In-Store Shopping, Beauty Shops of the Future
Mobility Helps Luggage and Footwear, 2-Day Shipping Beats In-Store Shopping, Beauty Shops of the Future
October 21, 2021  |  Today In Data

The pandemic has made U.S shoppers value two-day shipping for online purchases over in-store shopping. Plus, beauty brands are harnessing the power of digital commerce...

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Retailers Fighting Against Fakes, Malls Add Experiences, P&G Digital Sales Rising
Retailers Fighting Against Fakes, Malls Add Experiences, P&G Digital Sales Rising
October 20, 2021  |  Today In Data

Shopping malls are adding new experiences to the spaces where stores and shoppers used to be. Plus, Procter & Gamble is increasingly relying on eCommerce...

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Consumers Expect 2-Hr. Delivery, Supply Chain Adjustments, Saks’ Digital Shift
Consumers Expect 2-Hr. Delivery, Supply Chain Adjustments, Saks’ Digital Shift
October 19, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retailers look to lure new customers with alterations of their supply chain logistics. Plus, Saks Fifth Avenue is eyeing a public offering as soon as...

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Rise of Conversational Commerce, Importance of Crypto and Social, Retail Sales Up 0.7%
Rise of Conversational Commerce, Importance of Crypto and Social, Retail Sales Up 0.7%
October 18, 2021  |  Today In Data

Cryptocurrency and social media are two more tools in retailers’ belts. Plus, retail sales continue their slow rebound, and all the latest news from Amazon...

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