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Comparing Amazon.com With Industry Competitors In Broadline Retail Industry - Amazon.com (NASDAQ:AMZN)
In the dynamic and cutthroat world of business, conducting thorough company analysis is essential for investors and industry experts. In this article, we will undertake a comprehensive industry comparison, evaluating Amazon.com (NASDAQ:) and its…
During the Holidays, Retailers Want Social Media Attention
Around this time last year, South Coast Plaza, the luxury shopping center in Costa Mesa, Calif., posted a reel on its Instagram account that seemed more like a comedy sketch than its usual high-end marketing. It featured a person in a cutaway coat…
Shoppers urged to share a smile for retail workers after surge in abuse
Sign up for our email featuring expert insight and funding opportunities for entrepreneurs and SMEs I would like to be emailed about offers, event and updates from Evening Standard. Read our privacy notice. London shoppers are being urged to show…
Gen X-ers Have Money to Spend. Why Are Retailers Ignoring Them?
The first ad Kerry Johnson noticed when she turned 50 this year wasn't for birthday freebies, store discounts or last-minute getaways. It was for a medical alert device. “I'm getting my Life Alert phone calls, and our generation —…
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Former Netflix marketing head Srivats TS joins Reliance Retail
Months after quitting Netflix, Srivats TS has joined Reliance Retail as senior VP and head marketing. Srivats left the streaming platform as the vice president, marketing in May after an almost four year stint. Before Netflix, he was with the food…
Grassroots Groups Call For Black Friday To Cyber Monday Retail Boycotts
Grassroots pressure against corporate policies and the Trump administration is mounting as the “We Ain't Buying It” campaign calls on consumers to boycott Target, Home Depot and Amazon from Black Friday, November 28, through Cyber…
List of retailers targeted in boycott starting on Thanksgiving
A coalition of groups, including 50501, is calling for a boycott of three major retailers during the peak holiday shopping stretch, as part of the 'We Ain't Buying It' campaign from Thanksgiving through Black Friday and Cyber Monday. The boycott…
US retailers are about to see if Black Friday benefits from a holiday halo effect
Black Friday bargains no longer tempt people to leave Thanksgiving tables for midnight mall runs. Brawls in store aisles over toys and TVs with limited-time discounts are spectacles of holidays past. Online shopping and retailers launching…
Black Friday warning as retailers change returns policies
'Tis the season for giving – and that means 'tis the season for shopping. Maybe you'll splurge on a Black Friday or Cyber Monday deal, thinking, “I'll just return it if they don't like it.” But before you click…
Debenhams boss could receive almost £150m if he turns around struggling retailer
The boss of Boohoo and Debenhams could collect almost £150m in shares if he significantly boosts the value of the struggling fashion group, which is battling to turnaround sliding sales. Debenhams Group said on Thursday that Dan Finley, the…
How much the CEOs make at 30 top retailers, from Amazon to Walmart
GameStop CEO Ryan Cohen's pay package consisted exclusively of a $268,553 security detail that the company provides for him. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made nearly $1.6 million last year, which included a base salary of $365,000 and more than $1.1…
Small Retailers Enter Holiday Season Optimistic
With Amazon and Walmart gearing up for the coming holiday season, competing on delivery speed and massive deals, small store owners may be fighting an uphill battle. Yet many of them are confident this stretch could make—not…
TikTok-fueled K-beauty boom triggers a retail race in the U.S.
U.S. sales of Korean cosmetics, known as K-beauty, are expected to exceed $2 billion in 2025, up 37% from last year, according to a NielsenIQ report. Retailers including Ulta, Sephora, Walmart and Costco are in a turf war to capitalize on the…
Srivats TS joins Reliance Retail as Senior Vice President and Head of Marketing
He steps into the role following a successful tenure at Netflix, where he served as Vice President of Marketing for Netflix India for almost four years. Prior to that, Srivats was a key architect of Swiggy's brand identity over a five-year period.
Retailers Unveil Black Friday TV Deals, With Sony, Samsung and LG Models Up to 57% Off
Black Friday is one of the best times of the year to snag big ticket items at discounted prices. Case in point: name brand television sets are down to their lowest prices of the year this weekend, with brands like Samsung, LG and TCL all offering…
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