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The problem is way beyond isolated shoplifters, the NRF says, but sometimes the problem of organized retail crime is overstated.

An organized retail crime primer—and a call to action

Katishi Maake

The median order discount percentage for November and December 2022 was up by 2.3% YoY from 20.75% to 21.23%

Holiday retail sales were up in 2022 as retailers diversified

Dollar General plans to open 1,050 new store openings in FY 2023.

Some off-price retailers are poised to thrive in 2023, while others look to get back on their feet

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How IoT is launching retail into the future

Jeena Sharma

Moody’s predicts a modest operating profit for many industries.

Retail industry is set to see growth this year: report

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Boost your audiences to new levels this year

Slay the 2024 relevance game  

See you at the Barcode Day parade

Scan to sell: Surviving the downfall of pure DTC—with barcodes

WalletHub also found that 24% of Americans still have debt from last year’s holiday shopping.

More than one-third of Americans will forgo gift-giving  because of inflation: survey

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In-person shopping is back in a big way, and omnichannel solutions are creating a better experience by connecting the dots across the entire retail ecosystem.

Online, in-app, and in-person: The data-driven future of payment

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Learn how retailers are embracing the tech for a range of solutions, from smarter search capabilities to bringing e-commerce features into brick and mortar stores.

How retailers are using AI to transform the customer experience

Third-party logistics firms need to rethink the fundamentals in 2025

Find out how to captivate shoppers this holiday season with inspiration-driven retail strategies, featuring insights from Jason Goldberg on leveraging digital experiences.

One retail executive on sparking customer inspiration

Unlocking Identity Resolution in a Post-Cookie Marketing World

Key Omnichannel Priorities for Store Ops and IT 

From Data to Dollars: Winning the E-Commerce Customer Game

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How in-store shopping benefitted brands + consumers alike in 2024.

The benefits of IRL: Why brands + consumers still love in-store shopping

The legal battle over the Kroger-Albertsons merger dominated headlines, while many grocers doubled down on private label. 

A look back at the year in grocery

Albertsons alleges Kroger “acted in its own financial self-interest,” and is seeking billions of dollars in damages. 

Albertsons terminates merger agreement, sues Kroger following rulings to block the deal

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