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Independent Retail Optimism Hits Lowest Point Among All Industries, NFIB Survey Finds
The National Federation of Independent Business reports that independent retail is the most pessimistic business segment in the country, with an Optimism Index of 94.1, the lowest of all industries…
News May 29The Structural Reset: Navigating the Post-De Minimis Era in DTC Ecommerce
For years, the de minimis exemption served as the silent engine behind the global direct-to-consumer (DTC) explosion. By allowing packages valued under $800 to enter the U.S. duty-free, it enabled…
Executive Viewpoints May 29Tractor Supply Expands Animal Healthcare Offerings with VIP Petcare Acquisition
With this acquisition, Tractor Supply is seeking to provide end-to-end pet care spanning veterinary services, pharmacy, pet services and retail.
News May 28Register Now for June Webinar: The AI Shopping Journey and What’s Delivering Results Now
Join Nikki Baird, VP of Strategy and Product at Aptos, and Melissa Minkow, Global Director, Retail Strategy and Insights at CI&T, for practical use cases on how AI is impacting…
News May 28The Hidden Cost of ‘Nearly Usable’ Data in Retail
I have spent 25 years digitizing the physical world, from barcodes and RFID to automation systems, helping enterprise customers turn physical operations into data they could manage. Every generation of…
Executive Viewpoints May 28How Retailers and Brands are Winning on Reddit
As shoppers increasingly favor candid community advice over polished ads, retailers are using authentic engagement and new commerce tools to turn trusted conversations into measurable sales, says Anna Haffner, Reddit’s…
Features May 28Dick’s Sporting Goods Reports Q1 Growth, Details Foot Locker ‘Fast Break’ Progress
Foot Locker reported positive comp sales for the first time since Q4 of 2024. Dick’s execs explained how they’re taking a low-capital approach to transforming the company as it builds…
News May 27Lululemon Settles Feud with Founder and Critic Chip Wilson
Dennis J. “Chip” Wilson has reached an agreement with Lululemon Athletica; the athleisure retailer will name two candidates recommended by Wilson to its board of directors.
News May 27Why Retail’s AI Fraud Problem Starts at the Identity Layer
Retail has always attracted fraud, but what’s happening now is different in both scale and sophistication. 69% of retailers experienced AI-enabled fraud in the past year. Meanwhile, global ecommerce fraud…
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