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Key Takeaways External theft is the largest single source of retail loss at 25%, but 75% of losses…
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November 4
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To many small, seasonal retailers, peak seasons are the lifeblood of their business. Pick a season, for example,…
Executive Viewpoints
November 2
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Data, AI and retail media can turn physical stores from static environments into responsive ones— if retailers avoid…
Executive Viewpoints
October 26
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the entire retail lifecycle—streamlining everything from customer discovery and automated content creation to predictive inventory and frictionless post-purchase support. By unifying front-end experiences with back-end logistics,…
October 19
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Precise geolocation has long been regarded as one of retail marketing’s most valuable signals. It powers localized promotions,…
Executive Viewpoints
October 16
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Key Takeaways NRF expects 2026 holiday sales to grow 4.2% to $1.013 trillion, with nearly half of that…
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October 15
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In the past decade, the retail world has undergone an accelerated digital transformation like no other. While we…
Executive Viewpoints
June 5
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The grocery business goes back centuries, founded on a simple agreement between consumers and retailers: reliable access to…
Executive Viewpoints
June 4
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Walk past a well-designed store window and something happens almost instantly: you slow down. Maybe you pause to…
Executive Viewpoints
June 1
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Saying its business model is built for economic environments like this one, Dollar Tree CEO Michael Creedon reveals…
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May 29