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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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…