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Cardinal Health Teams With Square on Pharmacy POS Payments
Cardinal Health Teams With Square on Pharmacy POS Payments
May 31, 2023  |  Payment Methods

Cardinal Health, a manufacturer and distributor of medical and laboratory products, has teamed up with Square to provide payment solutions for independent pharmacies. This collaboration...

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Rising Organized Retail Theft Puts Pressure on Profits for Major Retailers  
Rising Organized Retail Theft Puts Pressure on Profits for Major Retailers  
May 31, 2023  |  Retail

It’s more than shoplifting. It’s organized retail theft. That’s been a common narrative for the past few years.  During May, retailers such as Target, Dollar...

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Beauty Brand Laneige Ditches Sensory Experience for Virtual Shopping 
Beauty Brand Laneige Ditches Sensory Experience for Virtual Shopping 
May 31, 2023  |  Retail

For an industry that thrives on sensory experiences and relies heavily on personal touch and physical treatments, the beauty industry is boldly venturing into a...

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UK Retailers Ride eCommerce Delivery Wave With Faster, Eco-Conscious Commitments
UK Retailers Ride eCommerce Delivery Wave With Faster, Eco-Conscious Commitments
May 29, 2023  |  Delivery

British eCommerce shoppers still show a much stronger preference for at-home delivery, as local demand for curbside and in-store pickup options — or “click and...

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Urban Outfitters Gets Too Lean on Inventory  
Urban Outfitters Gets Too Lean on Inventory  
May 25, 2023  |  Retail

Urban Outfitters put itself on a crash diet that might have gone too far.  As a result of inflation and the unpredictable nature of consumer...

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 Small Trucking Firms Can Navigate Retail’s Bumpy Road Ahead With Faster Payments 
 Small Trucking Firms Can Navigate Retail’s Bumpy Road Ahead With Faster Payments 
May 24, 2023  |  Shipping

Consumer demand is uncertain.  Retailers are pulling back on orders from their manufacturers and suppliers. The ripple effect ripples all the way through the middle...

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Kohl’s Digital Sales Drop Nearly 20% in Q1 as Sephora Helps Improve In-Store Results
Kohl’s Digital Sales Drop Nearly 20% in Q1 as Sephora Helps Improve In-Store Results
May 24, 2023  |  Earnings

Showing the enduring strength of the in-store experience, Kohl’s reported an improvement in its first-quarter performance compared to last year and plans to further enhance...

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Amazon’s New Seller Promotions Underscore Small Business Ecosystem Buildout 
Amazon’s New Seller Promotions Underscore Small Business Ecosystem Buildout 
May 22, 2023  |  Retail

Amazon’s evolution of its commerce ecosystem includes building brands for smaller businesses. The latest promotional activity is, we note, a snapshot effort tracing back to...

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Walmart and Target Earnings Offer Up a Tale of Two eCommerce Platforms 
Walmart and Target Earnings Offer Up a Tale of Two eCommerce Platforms 
May 19, 2023  |  Retail

At first glance, the numbers are startling in their contrast. In their latest earnings reports, Walmart posted comparable eCommerce sales gains of 27% in its most...

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