Economic Pressures Prompt Early Back-To-School Shopping
Despite pressures, back-to-school spending expected to show resilience
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Coupons Go Digital: Retailers Face New Battleground Over Savings Access
Traditional open coupons focus on reach, while loyalty discounts focus on retention and personalization
Walmart Debuts Sparky AI Assistant for Customers
Tech represents next step toward agentic AI-driven portals
Retail Beauty Sector Undergoes Strategic Expansion and Innovation in 2025
Shoppers demand more from both in-store and online interactions
Amazon Surpasses Walmart in Apparel, But Market Remains Fragmented
Majority of clothing purchases still spread across department stores, discount chains, digital brands
Dollar General’s RMN Expansion Signals Broader Shift Among Off-Price Retailers
Off-price and dollar-store retailers have lagged in adopting e-commerce.
Walmart Accelerates Global Growth with $6 Billion Mexico Investment
Emphasis on local sourcing and regional supplier networks helps cost efficiencies
Revolution in the Yard: The Shift from Gas to Battery Lawn Equipment
Lawn care industry’s transformation echoes earlier shift in the power tool market
Growth of Retailers in Podcast Advertising
Podcast audiences offer unique opportunity for retailers to engage consumers.
End of the Penny Could Signal Demise of .99 Pricing Strategy
Retailers brace for 2026 shift
Balancing Technology and Trust: The Future of Responsible Retail Innovation
Scott examines possibilities and responsibilities in retail AI deployment
Footwear Industry Faces a Converging Storm
Shoe companies navigate complex terrain to stay competitive.
Walmart, Amazon Accelerate Pharmacy Push as Legacy Chains Falter
Rapid expansion comes at a time of deep disruption in the pharmacy sector.
Porch Piracy: Retailers, Delivery Services Fight Back
Package thefts present multi-billion-dollar problem.
Retailers Rethink Checkout Tech
Self-checkout fades as RFID technology offers newer techniques