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The sale of TikTok has been delayed another 75 days.

UPDATE: Trump Pushes Out Tariff Deadline (Again) to Aug. 1

[Update as of July 7, 2025] The 90-day pause on President Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” was set to end this Wednesday, July 9, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shared Sunday in…

News July 7

Gelson’s Adopts Data-Driven Store Operations Solution

Gelson’s Markets has partnered with Upshop as part of an initiative to better use data, AI and operational insights to make operations more efficient and customer-centric at its 26 Southern…

News July 7

Harry’s Promotes Veterans’ Mental Health with ‘Got Your 6’ Campaign

In military jargon, “got your six” means “I’ve got your back,” and Harry’s is putting actions behind those words: The men’s grooming brand has launched the Got Your Six Challenge…

News July 7

When it’s Not the Customer: How Your System Drives Cart Abandonment

Cart abandonment is often blamed on user behavior such as distractions, hesitation, or second thoughts. But my experience working with high-load ecommerce enterprises shows that’s only half the story. It’s…

Executive Viewpoints July 7

Closing the Checkout Gap: Boosting Revenue and Customer Loyalty

In the past few years, retailers have made steady progress across the customer journey. As lines between channels blur, stores are more connected to ecommerce, fulfillment is faster and personalization…

Executive Viewpoints July 4
Big 5 Sporting Goods storefront

Big 5 Sporting Goods to be Acquired for $112.7 Million

This article first appeared in our sister publication Shop Eat Surf Outdoor (SESO) Big 5 Sporting Goods Corporation has signed an agreement to be acquired by a partnership comprised of Worldwide…

News July 3
A happy Instacart Shopper delivers an order

Instacart Creates Debit Card for Contract ‘Shoppers’ to Earn Cashback, Save on Fees

Instacart has teamed up with workforce payments platform Branch to develop a new rewards debit card for its “Shoppers,” the contract employees who pick and deliver orders for the online…

News July 3
The NRF is trying to block a New York state law requiring algorithmic pricing disclosures.

NRF Sues to Block New York Law Requiring Algorithmic Pricing Disclosures

The National Retail Federation has sued to block a New York state law that requires retailers to disclose their use of “algorithmic” pricing. The law was passed as part of…

News July 3

Uber Eats Adds Six Local-Favorite Supermarkets to Delivery Portfolio

Uber Eats has partnered with six well-established regional grocers to expand delivery offerings in markets across the country, from Big Y and King Kullen in the Northeast to Vallarta Supermarkets…

News July 3
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