October retail sales up as Americans showed continued willingness to spend
Retail sales rose 0.4% from September to October, a solid increase though less than the previous month’s robust 0.8% […] – Click here to read the full story from...
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TikTok is quietly testing product links in posts as it looks to boost its reputation for shopping
Phone screen that displays a “TikTok” logo sits on a green and white background. Other icons pop up out […] – Click here to read the full story from...
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The future of retail security: Intelligent AI-powered shoplifting detection systems
Shoplifting remains a persistent challenge in the retail industry, causing significant financial losses and security concerns. Traditional methods of […] – Click...
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41% of Black Friday items offer no savings, report finds — here are the best and worst product categories
FILE-Shoppers line up at the Nintendo Store during “Black Friday” in New York on November 24, 2023, the unofficial […] – Click here to read the full...
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Study: How Retailers are Managing the Tug-of-War Between Employee Satisfaction and Profitability
Photo credit: adobe.stock.com Employee satisfaction plays a central role in store operations. After all, when employees are happy and […] – Click here to read...
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For online retail, the holidays are coming earlier and earlier
Drill down into the Census Bureau’s October retail and food sales report , specifically into a spending category called […] – Click here to read the full story...
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Amazon is the lowest-priced retailer in U.S. for the eighth year running, according to an independent study
Amazon packages surrounded by colorful products on blue background. We make saving money easy for customers—and aim to offer […] – Click here to read the full...
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CVS & Walmart test letting people use their phones to open locked cases
More in Operations Store of the Future November 12, 2024 With more essential items locked behind security glass, retailers […] – Click here to read the full...
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Loss prevention efforts pose issues for shoppers, associates
In-store crime poses issues for retail. Retailers’ efforts to combat in-store theft and crime may have unintended consequences. According […] – Click here...
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‘Retail Media is a Game-changing Opportunity for Brands and Retailers’: Q&A with Martin Jensen, Nexta
We chat to Martin Jensen, co-founder and CCO at Nexta , about the development of retail media, and how […] – Click here to read the full story from...
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