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  1. Holiday & Events

Holiday Sales Grew 4% to Top $994 Billion, Exceeding Expectations

Bearing out earlier reports of solid sales increases during the 2024 holiday season, U.S. Census Bureau data revealed that core retail sales increased by an unexpectedly robust 4% over 2023 to a record $994.1 billion, topping the National Retail Federation (NRF)’s forecast of 2.5% to 3.5% growth. Full-year 2024 retail sales also showed healthy growth […]
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How Dick’s Sporting Goods Fights Premium Sneaker Diversion with its Mobile App

The customer-facing mobile app for Dick’s Sporting Goods has traveled a long way since its debut in 2021. Initially focused on providing an easy way for athletes (Dick’s name for its customers) to learn more about products via an in-store barcode scanning feature, the app has continued to incorporate new features that remove friction from […]
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What are retail media networks? Key benefits and real-world examples

In today’s digital world, the way we shop is constantly evolving, and so are the ways brands reach consumers. Enter stage right: retail media networks – data-driven advertising spaces within online shopping platforms that help brands reach consumers at the point of purchase.  But what exactly are retail media networks, and why are they becoming […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Winners and losers of Black Friday 2024

​[[“value”:” This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Despite the push to move up the holiday season to ease the constraints of one of the shortest shopping windows in years, plenty of people saved their lists for after Thanksgiving Day.  Shoppers are expected to be careful about spending again at […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Retailer Challenges and Successes with the Cautious Consumer

This blog post includes highlights from our 3Q24 Pictures for PM presentation, showcasing trends that have shaped the year so far and continue to influence the retail landscape as we head deeper into Q4. While back-to-school and Labor Day promotions appear to have driven a slight increase in consumer spend growth in late August, overall […]
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  1. Data & Insights

Dick’s Sporting Goods Integrates Traceability into Sourcing Operations

Dick’s Sporting Goods will expand its use of sourcing solutions from Inspectorio, incorporating traceability as it centralizes its production chain activities under the solution provider’s AI platform. After utilizing Inspectorio’s Responsible Sourcing and Inspection solutions for over three years, Dick’s will add the company’s Traceability and Transparency, Production Monitoring, and Lab Testing modules into its supply chain operations. Dick’s will leverage […]
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  1. Holiday & Events

Adobe Predicts 8.4% Growth in Online Holiday Sales, Driven by Discounting

Adobe expects U.S. online sales to hit a record $240.8 billion this holiday shopping season (covering the period from Nov. 1 to Dec. 31), representing 8.4% growth year-over-year. Shopping on mobile devices also is expected to hit a new milestone, growing 12.8% YoY to contribute a record $128.1 billion, which would represent a 53.2% share of online spend this season […]
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  1. Merchandising

5 ways retailers can excel at change management

​[[{“value”:” Retail never stands still. From evolving shopping behaviors to rising fulfillment expectations, change is the only constant. Successful retailers continuously adapt to stay relevant, seizing opportunities to grow their customer base and market share.     Let’s explore five key strategies to help retailers successfully navigate change in the ever-shifting landscape. 1. Understand the […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Dick’s Makes Olympic Play with Team USA Partnership, Plans to go for Gold at 2028 Games

As the Olympics kick off in Paris, Dick’s Sporting Goods has been awarded the title of Official Sporting Goods Retail Provider of Team USA for the 2028 Olympics (LA28), which will be in Los Angeles. Dick’s won’t miss out on this year’s iteration though — the retailer will serve as an Official Supporter of Team […]
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  1. Data & Insights

The Playbook for Retailers Dealing with a Cautious US Consumer

This blog post includes snippets of our 2Q24 Pictures for PM presentation, which is available for download now. The presentation features over 100 slides of charts, tables, and insights on companies across our entire portfolio, covering the most important trends emerging YTD through 2Q24. US Consumers continue to spend cautiously, with decelerating wage growth, normalizing […]
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  1. Data & Insights

FTI says online retail sales to hit $1.2 Trillion

WASHINGTON — U.S. online retail sales will reach $1.2 trillion in 2024, up nearly 10% from last year, according to FTI Consulting’s 2024 Online Retail Report. The firm’s Retail & Consumer Products practice, which conducted analysis for the report, expects U.S. e-commerce sales to account for 22.7% of retail market share in 2024, compared with 21.6% in […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

CNBC/NRF report sees moderate sales growth

WASHINGTON – Retail sales showed moderate growth in June amid a still-solid economy and near-zero inflation for retail goods, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor released Friday by the National Retail Federation. “Consumers are being thoughtful about their spending, prioritizing non-discretionary purchases as they continue to face high interest rates and lingering inflation,” NRF President […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

FreedomPay partners with Cancer Support Community for Donation on Device platform launch

FinTech firm FreedomPay has announced the launch of its Donation on Device platform. In a LinkedIn post, Garrett Brennan, Director of External Affairs & Marketing at FreedomPay, said: “This game-changing platform feature lets you make charitable donations right at the Point of Sale, increasing awareness and support for charity organisations.” The founding partner for this […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

Why HOKA Raced to Midtown for its First Global Flagship

Initially a cult classic among runners and exercise fiends, HOKA is now undeniably a mainstream phenomenon. In fact, HOKA parent company Deckers revealed in its Q4 and results for fiscal 2024, which ended March 31, 2024, that the brand’s net sales for the quarter increased 34% year over year, while its full fiscal year net […]
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  1. Technology & Innovation

Live from Shoptalk Europe: Physical Experiences Matter Even More in a Digital World

In the first of several episodes brought to you by Bambuser and recorded at Shoptalk Europe, we did our first full episode in front of a live audience. Our topic may at first seem counter-intuitive given the dramatic and continuing growth of e-commerce. But in a world where the role of brick-and-mortar locations has evolved […]
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  1. Partnerships & Alt Profit

How to Get Your Product in Dicks Sporting Goods

Are you a product manufacturer looking to get your products sold at Dicks Sporting Goods? Look no further! This blog post will guide you through the steps to get your products on the shelves of one of the largest sporting goods retailers in the United States. Understanding Dicks Sporting Goods Before we dive into the […]
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  1. Department: Consumer Durables

Slam Dunk? Dick’s Taps into WNBA’s Hot Streak with Line of Co-Branded Girls’ Apparel

DSG, Dick’s Sporting Goods’ exclusive performance apparel and gear brand, has teamed up with the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) to launch a co-branded girls’ apparel collection. As the official sporting goods retail partner of the WNBA, Dick’s already carries an assortment of WNBA apparel and equipment, but this new collection is the first collaboration […]
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  1. Stores & Formats

CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor: Retail sales up in April

WASHINGTON – April retail sales were up modestly from March, according to the CNBC/NRF Retail Monitor, but were down slightly compared to last year. A shift in the timing of Easter appeared to be the reason for the year-over-year decline. “Consumer spending continues to drive economic growth and retail sales increases, though we see some […]
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Shoppers believe best holiday deals are after holidays

A good number of consumers, over 77%, believe there are better deals available after the holidays, and nearly 51% plan to take advantage by making a large purchase in late December and January. Those are top findings from a Holiday Green survey, from CouponCabin, regarding consumer habits in the post-holiday time frame. When it comes to post-holiday […]
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2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth

IAB’s 2025 Outlook: A Snapshot into Ad Spend, Opportunities, and Strategies for Growth offering an early glimpse into ad spending trends for the coming year. The report is a must-read to gain and understanding of brand and agency buyers’ growth strategies and the challenges they foresee. The report covers: 2025 projections for the market overall […]
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AI at the retail edge: What’s possible now

There’s been a lot of talk lately about artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) and how these technologies are going to revolutionize retail. But the retail revolution can’t be accomplished with sweeping generalizations about putting more technology into stores. Successful retail outcomes are built using technology to solve specific challenges, expanding on wins and […]
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Some retailers would benefit from a TikTok ban in 2025

TikTok Shop took the market by storm in just two years. The social media platform sold more merchandise than Sephora [LVMUY] in late 2024 according to Earnest credit card data. TikTok Shop also handily outperformed during the 2024 holiday season. But a potential ban could result in brands losing access to a vital marketing and […]
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