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Virginia Cannabis: Will Retail Finally Start In 2027?
Gov. Abigail Spanberger speaks at a press conference announcing there is a deal to authorize cannabis sales and put the legislation in the upcoming budget, Tuesday, June 16, 2026, in Richmond, Va. (Mike Kropf/Richmond Times-Dispatch via Getty…
How Independent Retail Keeps Brands Honest
Joel Goldstein is the President of Mr. Checkout Distributors. I have spent my career putting products onto the shelves of independent retailers. After many years, I stopped thinking of those shelves as sales channels and started thinking of them as…
Why Retailers Need To Prove They're Real In The Age Of AI
Although it's hard to find up-to-date numbers of these suspected fake e-commerce websites, this is a widespread problem. “I don't think prevalent gets near it. I think not even pervasive gets near it. It's a part of the world we live in now.
Luxury Shoppers Are Scoring Pre-Flight Finds at Airport Retailers
This article is for subscribers only. Welcome to Bloomberg's Retail Monitor. Every Friday we'll deliver you clear insights on industry trends, headwinds and emerging opportunities. Sign up now if you're not already on the list. Luxury shoppers are…
B&M European Value Retail slides Thursday, underperforms market
Shares of B&M European Value Retail S.A. BME dropped 1.71% to £2.07 Thursday, on what proved to be an all-around positive trading session for the stock market, with the FTSE 100 Index UKX rising 0.65% to 10,529.89. B&M European Value Retail…
Xtep opens first Saucony store in Hong Kong, eyes more premium retail sites
Chinese sportswear maker Xtep International has opened Saucony's first standalone store in Hong Kong, signalling the premium running brand will expand further, with the city positioned as a showcase market while the group's core label is reserved…
Two-to-Three-Day Free Shipping Is Now the Retail Baseline
As retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target up the ante on delivery speed, fast shipping has never been more in demand. And the threshold for what consumers are willing to pay has gotten lower. Consumers now expect orders that offer free shipping…
Rise in memory chip costs puts pressure on retailers of laptops and smartphones
AI demand is contributing to a memory chip shortage. As a result, the prices of some consumer electronics are beginning to rise. Apple announced it's raising its prices on MacBooks and iPads — passing along the rising costs of memory to…
Fast Retailing's Climate Gains Start With Its Supply Chain
Fast Retailing is stepping up its climate ambition—and it has its supply chain to thank for it. After slashing its Scope 3 carbon emissions by 20 percent from a 2019 baseline and hitting its target five years ahead of schedule, the Uniqlo…
Meet the 'Queen of Magazine,' the retail adviser who's brought over dozen brands to the street
Behind the growing cluster of national retailers hanging their shingles at the center of Magazine Street's Uptown commercial corridor is a Tennessee native who fell in love with New Orleans while attending grad school — and who has continued…
Retailers Are Issuing Console Shortage Warnings Ahead of GTA 6, and Now I'm Worried Scalpers Are Going to Have a Field Day This Christmas
A major retailer has warned there will be console shortages ahead of the launch of GTA 6 in November, sparking concern that scalpers will cash in on demand for PS5 and Xbox Series X and S this Christmas. GTA 6 is due out on PlayStation 5 and Xbox…
Amazon's Next Big Move Into Big-Box Retail Could Be a Smart Move
While Amazon (AMZN 3.38%) has achieved incredible success with its e-commerce business, forays into brick-and-mortar stores have proven to be a struggle. The company closed its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations this year. So when reports…
Xbox Hits Gamers With Price-Hike As Major Retailer Warns Console Shortage Looms Ahead Of GTA VI Launch
Two reports hit on Thursday that could upset gamers ahead of the release of Grand Theft Auto VI. First, a major retailer warned that console shortages could emerge as demand for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S hardware collides with a memory chip…
New Co-op store opens on plush estate's retail parade creating 13 jobs
A new Co-op store has opened its doors to customers when it launched in Wynyard this morning, creating 15 jobs. The Hanzard Drive store, which will be open from 7am to 10pm daily, will also offer a parcel collection service via Amazon. Residents…
70% of Consumers Pick Retailers Based on Payment Options
That gap sits at the center of “ The Next-Gen Commerce Playbook: Turning Checkout Into a Compounding Customer Loop,” a PYMNTS Intelligence and PayPal report in the Checkout Paradox Tracker Series. The report argues that checkout is no…
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