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Finally, some good inflation news: The US consumer price index didn’t increase in July, which could restore some faith in ad spending.
The RealReal’s worker shortage is hurting its ability to grow: The resale platform missed Q2 revenue expectations due to lack of inventory, while its labor-intensive model could complicate its efforts to break even by 2024.
Self-scanning stores are about to get a lot more common: 7-Eleven, Dollar General, and Best Buy are among the US merchants that are bullish on self-checkout services.
It expanded its Visa Direct integration so US customers can send payments to eligible Visa cardholders in six countries.
Digitally native brands focus on physical expansion, but costs are mounting: Allbirds, Warby Parker, and Glossier are shedding workers and expanding retail partnerships to grow sales and stay afloat.
Inflation eased slightly in July, but consumers still feel the pinch: Gas prices are falling, but steadily rising food prices are eroding shoppers’ buying power.
Just 7% of US consumers who exercise expect to work out entirely at a gym or studio for the next year. By comparison, 42% plan to exercise only at home, while the rest anticipate using some combination of the two.
Even as it contracts, Snap looks to the future: The company is planning layoffs but has major long-term ambitions.
As classrooms fill up, we’re checking the trends on children’s apparel.
Retailers need to ensure their ecommerce sites are accessible: Taking some simple steps can position merchants to better serve disabled Americans.
Discount stores ranked among the fastest-growing retailers in the US last year: But low prices, not customer loyalty, is driving that growth.
BigCommerce sees ecommerce as “mission critical”: The ecommerce platform’s strong Q2 growth reflected businesses’ continuing investment in online retail, even as growth slows.
Lyft creates media unit to expand ad business: While the move should diversify its business model, this hardly makes the company as differentiated as Uber.
7-Eleven invests in rapid delivery with latest acquisition: The convenience store chain hopes to use delivery startup Skipcart’s expertise to challenge Gopuff, but the costs could outweigh the benefits.
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