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Consumer concerns grow as retailers adopt AI-assisted pricing tools
U.S. consumers aren't just frustrated with high prices. They're angry and confused about the increasingly high-tech ways that restaurant chains and major retailers are setting those prices. Digital price tags are rapidly replacing paper ones in…
New Study Reveals Major Disconnect Between Retail Marketers and Consumer Priorities
New consumer data from Wunderkind and Cordial reveal a striking gap between what shoppers expect and what retail and brand marketers prioritize. The disconnect is seen across purchasing decisions, digital experiences, communication preferences and…
China Growth Stays on Track as Retail Sales Beat Forecasts
This article is for subscribers only. I'm Ben Holland, an economics and government editor in Bangkok. Today we're looking at China's latest growth numbers. Send us feedback and tips to. And if you aren't yet signed up to receive this newsletter…
Looting and Unrest Mar Milan Protests, Retailers Hit Hard
MILAN — What started as peaceful, student-led protests over the rising cost of living, inflation and access to education, were marred by widespread unrest in downtown Milan as several hundred hooded individuals joined and took advantage of…
Generational Divide and K-Shaped Economy Shape Holiday Retail Outlook
As Sourcing Journal has been reporting over the past month, the state of the consumer around spending expectations for the holiday is, well, complicated. Yes, they are shopping early and looking for deals. Are they concerned about inflation and the…
Better Retail Stock for 2026: GameStop vs. MercadoLibre
Deciding between GameStop (GME -2.00%) and MercadoLibre (MELI +0.14%) requires balancing a traditional retail recovery against a rapidly expanding fintech and e-commerce ecosystem. Which of these two companies is the better buy for your portfolio…
Vornado Hires New Head of Retail Leasing in Manhattan
RETAIL EVP: Vornado Realty Trust, the largest owner and manager of street retail in Manhattan, has hired Elisa Young to serve as executive vice president, head of retail leasing. “Young will drive leasing activity throughout Vornado's 2.3…
This Week in Retail: Albertsons-Kroger trial and Women in Retail summit
A trial pitting two grocery giants against each other is scheduled to begin today at Delaware Chancery Court. Albertsons is suing Kroger for $8 billion in damages following the breakdown of a $24.6 billion merger quashed by federal regulators.
Louvre Museum Closed, Retail Damage Escalates as Protests and Looting Continue in Paris
PARIS – The Louvre remained closed on Monday morning after students blocked access to the Paris musem, as the fallout from a weekend of protests and looting reverberated across the country and retailers warned that damage could run into…
Trash and Vaudeville Is Hiring An Assistant Buyer / Retail Manager In New York, NY
Get Fashionista in your Google feed Preferred Source Trash and Vaudeville is looking for an Assistant Buyer / Retail Manager for our store at 96 East 7th Street in the East Village, NYC. We are seeking a responsible, organized, and fashion-minded…
Solana (SOL) Hits 1.4 Million Tokenized Stock Holders in Historic Retail Surge
Today, the Solana network recorded a historic high: the number of addresses holding tokenized stocks soared to 1.4 million, according to Blockworks data. Fresh on-chain statistics, however, have revealed a deep structural split in the market. While…
Fewer Vermont retailers are accepting food assistance benefits. Here's why. - VTDigger
This commentary is by Johanna Doren, the direct markets and local food access director at the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont. In 2025, 619 Vermont food retailers accepted Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits from…
Must Read: How the Paris Protests Are Impacting French Retailers, Vogue Business Reveals Its Size Inclusivity Report
Get Fashionista in your Google feed Preferred Source These are the stories making headlines in fashion on Monday. As the protests in Paris escalate, rioting and looting have erupted amid the chaos. Looters have targeted French storefronts…
Save now! Don't miss LFC Retail's biggest ever adidas sale
Savings are now available across a range of items, including 2026-27 replica kit, training wear and many more selected styles. Members also save an extra 10 per cent. These discounts will be on offer until 7am GMT on Thursday October 29 and you can…
TikTok Shop GM: Retailers see 'a generation's shopping habits are being formed' on the platform
When TikTok Shop launched three years ago, it was initially known as a platform for deep discounts and emerging brand discovery—but its reputation is changing. The social commerce platform has proven itself to be a major retail player…
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