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To Compete With Amazon, Department Stores Need to Think Like a Marketplace

To Compete With Amazon, Department Stores Need to Think Like a Marketplace
To Compete With Amazon, Department Stores Need to Think Like a Marketplace
November 19, 2021  |  Retail

After years of decline, department stores are seeing a resurgence in traffic, with Mastercard SpendingPulse projecting they’ll see 40% year-over-year growth over the week of...

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Farm Bureau: Inflation Gobbling Thanksgiving Budgets
Farm Bureau: Inflation Gobbling Thanksgiving Budgets
November 18, 2021  |  Retail

Inflation is taking a bite out of Thanksgiving dinner, with prices anticipated to be up about 14% over last year, according to data from the...

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Shoppers’ Data for Sale This Holiday Season
Shoppers’ Data for Sale This Holiday Season
November 17, 2021  |  eCommerce

The nation’s top retailers — including Amazon, Walmart, Target and Home Depot — are using data on shoppers’ purchases to sell more online ads on...

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The 5 Dominant Holiday Shopping Trends Merchants Need to Know About
The 5 Dominant Holiday Shopping Trends Merchants Need to Know About
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Ports are backed up, trucks (though not nearly enough of them) are driving day and night to retail distribution centers from those ports, and retailers...

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Looking Past Checkout, Walmart Ready for Holiday Shoppers, Refurbished Christmas
Looking Past Checkout, Walmart Ready for Holiday Shoppers, Refurbished Christmas
November 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

Refurbished items could save the day for some holiday shoppers. Plus, merchants have to look beyond the checkout to improve online sales setup, and Walmart...

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Target Says Buy Online, Pickup In Store Up 400% Since 2019
Target Says Buy Online, Pickup In Store Up 400% Since 2019
November 17, 2021  |  Retail

Same-day services and in-store sales propelled Target’s sales growth in the third quarter, with executives at the Minnesota-based retailer saying they have the inventory and...

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Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
Supply Chain Shortages Fuel Fraudsters With Fake Storefronts To Trick Holiday Shoppers
November 17, 2021  |  Cybersecurity

The impulse buy will be hallmark of the 2021 holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Refurbished Items Could Help Consumers Fulfill Christmas Wishes
Refurbished Items Could Help Consumers Fulfill Christmas Wishes
November 16, 2021  |  Retail

Price and item availability are among consumers’ biggest concerns this holiday, with inflation surging past 6% and supply chain bottlenecks leaving some shelves bare. To...

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