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As higher-income households do more shopping at Walmart, the store is stocking fancier brands
Mar 22, 2024
The fluorescent lit aisles of big box stores don’t scream luxury. But for certain items, consumers just don’t care.
Retailers take on Amazon Prime with new subscription services
Mar 7, 2024
Walmart's on-demand delivery program starts Sunday. Target's version of Amazon Prime launches in April. Is there room for more subscriptions?
The art of the private label brand
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Matt Levin
Mar 5, 2024
And why Target considers them key to keeping customers spending.
Private labels are gaining fans among the public
Feb 15, 2024
With price increases hitting major brands, many retailers are creating their own private label products and their popularity is growing.
As Christmas looms, the shipping wars accelerate
Dec 21, 2023
UPS and FedEx, not to mention Target and Walmart, are all racing to keep up with Amazon's same- or next- day shipping options because shoppers have become used to faster delivery times.
Retail inventories have dropped. But discounts might stick around.
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Justin Ho
Aug 16, 2023
Over the last year, many retailers have been successfully using discounts to purge their excess inventories. Now, retailers might use discounts to lure skittish consumers.
For brands facing transphobic backlash, walking back inclusive campaigns may be "shortsighted"
Jun 16, 2023
Target and Bud Light bowed to pressure for supporting LGBTQ people, but now many of those shoppers may take their money elsewhere.
For public good, not for profit.
More retailers turn to discounts to lure shoppers
May 17, 2023
Target, for example, warned investors of price promotions in the pipeline.
Retailers say customers are focusing on essentials
Mar 6, 2023
Between inflation and a possibly looming recession, some big box stores are on edge.
What Target's poor third-quarter results say about the retail sector
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Andy Uhler
Nov 16, 2022
The company missed profit expectations, and its leadership is warning of a soft holiday season.