National Retail Federation
PulseAugur coverage of National Retail Federation — every cluster mentioning National Retail Federation across labs, papers, and developer communities, ranked by signal.
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Snowflake Cortex Agents gain new capabilities for integrating external data
Snowflake has introduced new features for its Cortex Agents, allowing them to integrate external data sources like social media reviews with sales and return data. While direct MCP connectors currently only support OAut…
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Hershey warns of candy sales slump amid inflation and high gas prices
Hershey is experiencing a sales slump in candy, particularly at convenience stores, due to high gas prices and inflation impacting consumer spending. While overall Halloween spending is projected to be a record, shopper…
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Americans brace for record $13.5B Halloween spending, with many going into debt
Americans are projected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween this year, according to the National Retail Federation. Despite this overall increase, many consumers are cutting back on specific items like candy an…
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French riots see looted goods flood e-commerce sites, prompting government action
Following widespread riots and looting across France, over 3,000 businesses, including luxury retailers like Hermes and Louis Vuitton, suffered damage and theft. Stolen goods quickly appeared on e-commerce platforms suc…
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Retailers leverage back-to-school data for holiday season strategy
Retailers are using the back-to-school season as a crucial test run for the upcoming holiday shopping period. Insights gained from operational trends, supply chain performance, and consumer behavior during the back-to-s…
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Parents splurge on luxury dorm decor amid soaring college costs
Parents are increasingly spending thousands of dollars to professionally decorate their children's college dorm rooms, transforming them into elaborate living spaces. This trend is occurring even as the total cost of at…
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Retail Tech Struggles for Venture Capital Amidst AI Opportunities
Venture capital investment in retail technology is significantly lower than in other sectors like fintech or biotech, despite AI presenting numerous opportunities for improvement. This underfunding stems from investors'…
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Michaels Stores expands into party supplies and fabrics after rival bankruptcies
Michaels Stores, now owned by Apollo Global Management, has strategically expanded into party supplies and fabric sales following the bankruptcies of rivals Party City and Joann Fabrics. CEO David Boone has led the rapi…
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Retail crime surges with new tactics; technology offers clearer insights
Retail crime, particularly organized retail crime (ORC), is on the rise, with incidents of shoplifting and violent threats increasing significantly from 2023 to 2024. Retailers are reporting higher numbers of theft acro…
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US consumer sentiment hits record low amid inflation squeeze
Consumer sentiment in the U.S. has reached an all-time low, with the latest University of Michigan reading at 49.8. Economists like Heather Long of Navy Federal Credit Union believe this reflects a real financial squeez…
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Momflation drives record Mother's Day spending amid budget-conscious shoppers
Americans are adjusting their Mother's Day spending habits due to rising costs, a phenomenon dubbed "momflation." Despite inflation, consumer spending is projected to reach a record $38 billion, though shoppers are incr…