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QuickWit Monthly (January 2025) – The Top Retail News

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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