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“Rising Retail Pricing Pressures Mandate an Elevated Emphasis on Cost Reduction Strategies” by Ryan Swiderski via Total Retail

“Rising Retail Pricing Pressures Mandate an Elevated Emphasis on Cost Reduction Strategies” by Ryan Swiderski via Total Retail

by | Aug 14, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, Customer Experience, Customer Loyalty, Data Driven Performance, E-Commerce, Opinion, Retail Economy, Retail Strategy

Credit: Getty Images by vittaya25 Despite recent progress in reducing inflation, prices are still high and consumers remain under pressure. Excess savings accumulated during the pandemic have been depleted for a substantial part of the population and credit card...
“Monthly retail sales from the US Commerce Department – Retail sales in March soar more than 5% beating inflation” by Daphne Howland and Caroline Jensen via Retail Dive

“Monthly retail sales from the US Commerce Department – Retail sales in March soar more than 5% beating inflation” by Daphne Howland and Caroline Jensen via Retail Dive

by | Apr 18, 2024 | Brick & Mortar, News, Predictions, Retail Economy

Photo Illustration: Shaun Lucas/Industry Dive; Getty Images The department’s Census Bureau tracks estimates each month. Retail Dive provides the numbers for key segments, and their year-over-year progress, or decline. Editor’s Note: Comparisons for individual segments...