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Should Generational Research Be Retired?
Pew Research Center announced plans to stop putting a generational framework on its polls and surveys that highlight the thinking and lifestyles of different U.S. demographic groups.
Size Matters: How the Retail Industry Loses $1 Trillion a Year on Inaccurate Sizing
Retailers are losing a whopping trillion dollars a year due to messed-up size availability.
Is Savers’ $4B Thrift Store Valuation a Good Sign for Retail or a Bet on Budget Shopping?
Savers Value Village (SVV.N) made a splash in its market debut on the New York Stock Exchange, with a market capitalization of nearly $4 billion.
How Disruptive Would a UPS Strike Be For Retail?
Talks between UPS and its U.S. workers broke down early Wednesday morning with no further negotiations scheduled.
Amazon Unveils New Fully Autonomous Mobile Warehouse Robots
Amazon has unveiled two new fully autonomous mobile warehouse robots, Proteus and Cardinal.
Squishmallows: El nuevo juguete favorito de Warren Buffett
Warren Buffett, el legendario inversor, tiene un nuevo juguete favorito: Squishmallows.
Squishmallows: Warren Buffett’s New Favorite Toy
Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, has a new favorite toy: Squishmallows.
Should Costco Be Going To War Against Card Sharers?
Costco, following the path of Netflix, confirmed it’s cracking down on people sharing membership cards to sneak into stores after noticing a spike in non-members making purchases at self-checkout.
Will Inflation Weigh Less On Back-To-School Spending?
A number of surveys are predicting significant upticks in back-to-school (BTS) spending as parents have grown accustomed to and savvier about inflationary pressures.
Does In-Store Music Work Better On Weekdays?
Research from the University of Bath’s School of Management found in-store music can lift sales by more than 10 percent during the weekdays but questioned whether tunes might be neutral…
How Will The SCOTUS Affirmative Action Decision Affect Corporate DEI Initiatives?
The U.S. Supreme Court yesterday in a six to three decision struck down decades of legal precedent in ruling that colleges and universities may no longer use race as a…
Will Burlington Stores Gain The Most From Bed Bath & Beyond’s Bankruptcy?
Burlington Stores is on a new store growth path so Bed Bath & Beyond’s bankruptcy couldn’t have come at a better time for the off-price retailer.
Google Video Ad Controversy Could Drive Brands to Retail Media Networks
Google promises to place video advertisements on third-party websites that adhere to a particular set of standards through its Google Video Partners program. Recent research from brand analysis platform Adalytics…
Why is Overstock.com Changing its Name to Bed Bath & Beyond?
Overstock.com is all-in on its Bed Bath & Beyond acquisition.
Should Corporate America Be Concerned About Gen Z Workers?
A survey from ResumeBuilder.com finds 74 percent of managers believe Gen Z workers (ages nine to 24) are more challenging to work with than other generations. A news.com.au article explored…
Will DoorDash Drivers Go For Its Hourly Pay Option?
DoorDash said yesterday that it is giving its drivers (AKA Dashers) the option of continuing to be paid per delivery or choosing to receive a minimum hourly wage instead.
Is Unattended Retail Where Retailers Want To Be?
New enhanced vending machines, new deployments of Just Walk Out-style technology and other unattended retail setups have been appearing more frequently lately, leading some to say that the space is…
Will The INFORM Consumers Act Take a Bite Out of Organized Retail Crime?
The Integrity, Notification, and Fairness in Online Retail Marketplaces for Consumers Act – AKA the INFORM Consumers Act – is now the law of the land.
Will Unilever Clean-Up On #CleanTok?
Unilever announced a partnership with TikTok, based around the platform’s cleaning community #CleanTok, that aims to tap into a growing trend of “GenZs who see staying home and cleaning as…
How Can Retailers Motivate Passionless Workers?
New university research finds that while more passionate employees are often more productive, innovative and collaborative, focusing on fostering a vibrant workforce may neglect the needs of employees driven by…
Will Local Coffee Shops and Florists Help Amazon Expand Its Last-Mile Capacity?
Amazon.com is looking to partner with local businesses like coffee shops, florists and auto parts stores to make deliveries in their communities.
