Retailers’ Holiday Hiring Forecasts Send Mixed Signals
As with many other elements of holiday 2025, the seasonal employment picture is somewhat contradictory. Amazon, one of…
News October 21
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Walmart Continues Collectibles Push with Stadium Goods Collab
Walmart has teamed up with Stadium Goods to bring a selection of top sneaker brands to its marketplace.…
News October 21
Agentic Commerce: The Inevitable, but Narrow, Future of AI Shopping
The future of shopping is supposed to look like this: you tell your AI agent — whether powered…
Executive Viewpoints October 20
PR’s Role in the Parent Purchase Funnel: Awareness, Trust and Word-of-Mom
Today’s parenting consumer is time-starved, research-obsessed and driven by trust, making their path to purchase more intentional than…
Executive Viewpoints October 17
Despite Economic Concerns, NRF Predicts Only Slight Dip in Holiday Spending
Per-consumer spending for the holiday season will average $890.49, down 1.3% from the 2024 record high of $901.99.…
News October 16
Curacao Trade-In Program Offers up to $350 for Old Furniture
Curacao will help its customers kickstart their holiday spruce-ups by offering up to $350 for old furniture and…
News October 16
There’s a Plague of Fake AI Reviews Coming – are Retailers Ready?
Nearly 95% of consumers check online reviews before purchasing a product or service. They provide a valuable signal…
Executive Viewpoints October 16
NRF Forecasts Nearly $850 Billion in Returns in 2025, Slight Decrease from 2024
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is forecasting a 15.8% return rate in 2025, totaling $849.9 billion, according to…
News October 15
CVS to Open Nearly 100 Community-Focused Stores this Year, Including in Former Rite Aid Locations
A recent CVS Health survey of 2,200 consumers and more than 1,060 pharmacists and pharmacy techs reveals how…
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