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SEPTEMBER 11, 2019

CBD has in short order become something of a retail fad. Short for cannabidiol, CBD is a chemical derived from cannabis plants that is increasingly favored for a whole host of medical and wellness related applications across the retail spectrum. Because the market is indeed growing in the U.S. – Probably not.

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APRIL 15, 2019

In multiple large metropolitan areas of the United States, market share data indicates that Kroger is gaining traction. The grocer operates Kroger stores along with regional brands such as Fry’s, King Soopers and Harris Teeter, Cincinnati.com reported. Kelly added that “Kroger is used to this type of warfare.”

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The payments industry is no different, and we’re quickly approaching a new intersection point due to the Real-time Payments’ movement into the US. These days, as the US prepares to embrace real-time payments in 2023, the intersection of real-time payments and automation has become a key point of discussion.

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AUGUST 7, 2020

Retail Properties of America ( RPAI ), which owns and operates 102 multi-retail sites, showed a net income drop from $44.4 He also cited the relative strength in the housing market as a positive sign of consumer spending. One of the largest real estate investment trusts in the U.S. million to $15 million this year.

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OCTOBER 24, 2019

based company, which operates in Europe and Australia, announced two major milestones this week: a tie-up with Mastercard that will help fuel a planned U.S. Digital banking and stock trading app Revolut, which boasts 8 million customers, is in the midst of a global expansion effort. rollout, and a launch in Singapore.

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OCTOBER 23, 2020

Despite the fact that many retailers are creating their own versions of Black Friday, the traditional one that happens the day after Thanksgiving will still occur as a retail event. That’s the take from Edited , a retail tracking platform that advises brands on pricing and merchandising strategies. So, we’re in a transition.

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JANUARY 25, 2021

The National Retail Federation ’s annual convention may have come and gone but the sentiments, strategies and lessons learned from facing nearly a year of pandemic-led changes by some of the world’s largest merchants are going nowhere fast — especially when it comes to their embrace of increased digitalization. Stores As Social Centers.

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MAY 4, 2020

He will be tasked with developing strategy, direction and comprehensive success of Mastercard’s operations across 53 countries in Europe. Mastercard’s European businesses cater to more than 950 million people via business partnerships with retailers, financial institutions (FIs) and other companies.

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NOVEMBER 7, 2018

There are many, many retailers and brands trying to outfit the world, and standing out in the crowd is difficult. And while those numbers aren’t likely to keep Amazon or H&M up at night, for a small Cuban eCommerce startup operating out of nation where internet access is patchy and from which the company can’t ship goods directly to U.S.

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AUGUST 30, 2020

India's retail competition between Walmart ’s Flipkart , Amazon and Reliance Retail Ventures is expected to intensify. 29) that it plans to buy Future Group ’s retail divisions for 247 billion rupees ($3.4 Mumbai-based Future Group, India's second-biggest brick-and-mortar retailer, is a conglomerate founded by Kishore Biyani.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

8) global retail sales growth excluding foreign currency impact of 14.8 During the third quarter, the pandemic continued to drive a favorable tailwind for food delivery, coupled with a challenging operating environment,” Domino's CEO Ritch Allison said on a call with analysts in terms of the company’s U.S. Domino’s Pizza, Inc.

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DECEMBER 4, 2020

The hot new thing in “Big Retail” is offering in-house advertising on your website to your vendors – because why get paid only once on a purchase if you can get paid twice? In short, retailers get paid to place the ad, and then get paid again when the merchandise is sold.

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MAY 12, 2020

Not the humanoids that are the stuff of science fiction that ostensibly, one day, will do our bidding (and, depending on who you read, perhaps conspire against us). told Karen Webster that retailers and other firms are going to need to consider “cleanliness as a brand value.”. Brain Corp.

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APRIL 5, 2018

retailers (or any foreign players) to establish a strong presence in the Chinese market. billion worth of emerging market stocks and bonds were purchased by foreign investors in March — an “ impressive ” investment value according to the Institute of International Finance , considering what a volatile month it proved to be.

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AUGUST 10, 2020

We’re talking lay sellers, not savvy operators with digital storefronts. That involves simplifying and modernizing the online buyer-seller experience for the mass market, he said, and not just for top-selling reCommerce experts. Spiking sales volumes couldn’t stem operating losses of 19.3 Plenty of those around. percent from 51.5

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NOVEMBER 9, 2020

market share with CVS and Walgreens, unveiled its rebranding Monday (Nov. We’re charging forward on our journey to revitalize the chain drug store experience — store by store, community by community — and today we’re ready and excited to invite customers to join us on this journey,” said Rite Aid Chief Operating Officer Jim Peters.

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JULY 9, 2019

Automated retail might conjure up images of robot cashiers, but beyond a few convenience stores in Japan and Korea, that sci-fi development hasn’t yet become reality for the wider world. The latest Automated Retail Tracker explores these trends and new developments in the unattended retail space.

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NOVEMBER 18, 2019

With a traditionally very critical European audience and many great cars from established manufacturers surrounding us, this makes us particularly proud. At the same time, we are also confirmed in our concept by the current developments on the various European markets. on its own, as well as through retail partners.

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DECEMBER 14, 2018

and China, analysts are finding a shift among global supply chains away from the Chinese market, to the benefit of markets that traditionally don’t see much trade volume. Steve Madden is one retailer that publicly announced its efforts to move its supply chain operations out of China. 13) said the U.S.-China

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MAY 21, 2020

Seattle-based Amazon is ramping up its operations in India’s growing market by launching Amazon Food, which will deliver prepared meals. could see a permanent market restructuring that has $158 billion in brick-and-mortar sales moving to online shopping. The company already offers grocery delivery in many Indian cities.

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SEPTEMBER 13, 2017

When the going gets tough, the tough restructure their retail operations in an attempt to better facilitate change. Consolidation is coming to Walmart starting today, when six retail business units will be contracted down to four, according to a recent news release. Well, they do if they’re Walmart anyway.

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JUNE 27, 2019

These retail models cater to customers who are on the go by offering seamless experiences and convenient payment methods. Such locations can be critical in expanding retail options for smaller cities and towns, too, and staff-free grocery store Farmhouse Market seeks to do just that for consumers in New Prague, Minnesota.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Spiceology aims to shake up the D2C realm, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face decisions of how — or whether — to compete with Amazon’s October Prime Day event. 13 and 14 in this year of unpredictable and unprecedented retail happenings. Spiceology Shakes Up The D2C Status Quo. Big Lots, Inc.

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AUGUST 7, 2018

The increase occurred during the liquidation of Toys R Us, market research group NPD said in a press release. “It I am also convinced that the strong toy industry growth so far this year has been at least partially supported by the empathy that people felt towards losing a store like Toys R Us.” Beyond the U.S.,

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DECEMBER 23, 2016

After four years of being left off of the USTR’s annual Notorious Markets blacklist, the eCommerce giant has found itself continuing to combat against its reputation of being a major source of fake goods, Internet Retailer reported. Office of the Trade Representative (USTR).

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OCTOBER 19, 2018

While Starbucks aims to streamline its operations in places that are seeing challenges with sales, the coffee chain plans to give a longtime partner the rights to operate cafes in four European markets. In addition, Alsea will take over operations at 177 franchisee-owned stores, according to reports. and 3:00 p.m.,

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DECEMBER 28, 2020

The first were the Pepsis, Heinzes and Krafts that either didn’t like their retail distribution or saw a pandemic-driven opportunity to get new products in new configurations to the consumer. Formed in 2008, Green Goo is a women-owned, family-operated company that started out making skin products and first aid salves for friends and family.

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DECEMBER 26, 2018

China has taken over as the world’s largest logistics market, spending a whopping 12.1 trillion yuan (US$1.76 And it is estimated that total costs in China will be close to or exceed 13 trillion yuan (US$1.89 And it is estimated that total costs in China will be close to or exceed 13 trillion yuan (US$1.89

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OCTOBER 5, 2020

The Carrboro, North Carolina-based chain has used its technology-first strategy to get, keep and grow its customer base – even while its stores were shut down early in the pandemic. Even now that its stores are open, the retailer has discovered that its eCommerce, curbside pickup and virtual fitting services remain popular with customers.

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MAY 2, 2019

Convenience store operator 7-Eleven is launching beer and cider delivery in select U.S. ” According to Fortune , the company will test the service in 18 markets: Austin, Texas; Charlotte, North Carolina; Chicago, Illinois; Dallas-Ft. .” Customers can place their beer orders via the 7Now app.

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

As various governmental agencies, healthcare organizations and drug companies step up their efforts to get vaccines distributed, it looks like retail will have a major role to play. Among the retailers are Kroger, Albertsons, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid. Among the retailers are Kroger, Albertsons, CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid.

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NOVEMBER 5, 2018

To dive into the toy market for the holidays, Kroger is teaming up with the hedge fund owners of formerly Toys R Us exclusive brands from Geoffrey’s Toy Box. We’re excited to offer Geoffrey’s Toy Box this holiday season to provide our customers with the opportunity to purchase a selection of toys once exclusive to Toys R Us.”.

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JANUARY 25, 2019

Digitally-native furniture and home décor retailer Article has launched an in-house delivery program in Los Angeles and New York. In-house delivery gives us a tighter feedback loop which helps us iterate on the process and create experiences people look forward to.”.

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FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Kathy Strasser of IncredibleBank is evaluating marketing campaign management platforms. We asked several banking leaders how they’ve employed fintech to ramp up their marketing campaigns, hone their analytic strategies and gain new patrons in the process. Their ability to market and add banking functionality … is a natural fit.”.

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JUNE 12, 2019

One example in retail and payments is tech incubators — specifically, those run by specific companies and brands, a trend that shows signs of growing even more in the 2020s (which, let us remind you, are only a few months away). This QR code can lead to a more expensive transaction and a less seamless experience compared to NFC.”.

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NOVEMBER 9, 2018

The ascent of eCommerce and the digital tools that support it have made it easier — in both theory and practice — for retailers to not only see how consumers browse and what they buy (to analyze the entire path to purchase), but to get to know them in the same ways as those old-time general store operators who served small towns.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2018

The retailer said it voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Delaware and is exploring a sale, Fortune reported. The retailer said in a filing last week that it might have to file for Chapter 11 if it could not reach a deal with creditors.

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