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Daiso Kicks Off 2025 with 11 Store Openings in Western States

Japan-based Daiso is ringing in the new year with a total of 11 store openings five states. The retailer, which offers a range of affordably-priced items including home essentials, beauty…

News January 2

Navigating the Divide: How Low-Cost Ecommerce has Shattered Consumer Expectations

Temu just became the second most visited ecommerce site, bumping incumbent Ebay to #3 after years of no changes to the list.  It’s clear that the retail landscape has undergone…

Executive Viewpoints January 2

DEI Deflates, Retail Media Rises, Mergers Flounder

For better or worse, 2024 is now in the books, but we can’t resist one more look back. The Retail TouchPoints editors have identified 10 of the most-read news stories…

Features January 2
Walmart Luminate is a new suite of data insights tools from the Walmart Data Ventures division.

Walmart is Sharing More and More of its Data with its Suppliers. Here’s Why.

Editor’s Note: As 2024 comes to an end, we’re highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like this…

Features January 1

Note to Retailers: How to Maximize the Post-Purchase Experience With a Modern Order Management System

Delivering a smooth and frictionless post-purchase experience should be a top priority for every retailer. According to PwC, businesses that reduce friction for consumers and empower all employees to “make…

Executive Viewpoints January 1

Rethinking Retail Returns

Welcome to the world of retail returns, an expensive, cumbersome – yet essential – part of the industry. The number of returns is growing and managing them is critically important…

Executive Viewpoints December 31
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Inside JCPenney’s Transformation: A Data-Driven Vision and Future-Ready Tech Stack

Editor’s Note: As 2024 comes to an end, we’re highlighting some of our most-read content of the year. We look forward to continuing to deliver original, thought-provoking stories like this…

Features December 31

Yesway Opens 5 Allsup’s Stores in New Mexico and Texas

Convenience store chain Yesway is continuing its aggressive U.S. expansion by opening five new Allsup’s stores in New Mexico and Texas. In October 2024, the company announced the opening of…

News December 30

Big Lots Strikes Deal with Gordon Brothers Retail Partners to Save Up to 400 Stores, Brand IP

[Update as of Dec. 30, 2024] Following the failure of a planned sale to private equity firm Nexus Capital Management earlier this month, Big Lots has agreed to a sale…

News December 30
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