The most read & interesting retail stories.
Flowers, Flash Sales & Future Tech
Here’s the quick rundown:
- FTD gaining on 1-800-Flowers ahead of Valentine’s Day 2025—floral shake-up alert!
- 77% of shoppers think post-holiday deals beat pre-holiday sales; 51% plan to shop late.
- Ad dollars shifting as IAB predicts new 2025 spending strategies amid economic pressure.
- Grocery retail pivoting away from big box stores to quicker, lifestyle-aligned channels.
- AI in retail is moving from buzz to backbone—predictive tools and automation in play.
- TikTok Shop’s rise has some retailers rooting for a ban (bye-bye Gen Z commerce?).
All of this and more!
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