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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…
USMNT jerseys in short supply as retailers face Olympic hockey déjà vu
American soccer fans looking to purchase U.S. men's national team jerseys as the team prepares for the World Cup knockout stage may soon be running short of options with supplies running low among U.S. retailers. Some of the most popular online…
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…
Ron Johnson breaks his silence on forging Apple Retail with Steve Jobs
Even though Steve Jobs could be demanding, Ron Johnson says he still managed to make Apple Stores 'the most productive in the world.' Ron Johnson joined Apple in 2000 and served as the company's head of retail until 2011. During his time at Apple…
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…
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 Issue Warning About PS5 and Xbox Console Shortages
Some retailers are reportedly preparing stores and customers for a shortage of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S consoles ahead of the 2026 holiday season. The shortage will coincide with the release of Grand Theft Auto 6 on PS5 and Xbox consoles.
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…
Home furnishings retailer World Market opens store in Annapolis
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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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