Author: Cyrus Pari
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Majority of Holiday Shoppers Refuse to Shoulder Tariff Burden. So Now What?
Even a “normal” holiday shopping season is a hectic time for both retailers and consumers; however, the added economic hurdles this year are causing c [...]
Holiday Readiness: The Absolute Imperatives for Retailer Growth
While professional sports teams vie for championships with millions watching, a quietly intense competition is taking place now and throughout the hol [...]
Consumer Cellular’s Big Bet: More Stores, Smoother Service, Happier Customers
In episode 496 of Total Retail Talks, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Ed Evans, CEO of Consumer Cellular, the top-rated wireless provider that p [...]
From Prediction to Action: The New Era of Retail AI
The retail industry is transitioning to the use of autonomous decision systems, which create adaptive workflows that exceed traditional analytical cap [...]
IKEA to Ramp Up US Production as Tariffs Escalate
IKEA plans to source more products from factories in the United States, the Swedish furniture group’s top supply chain executive told Reuters. The ann [...]
AI is the New Personal Shopper This Holiday Season
Holiday shopping is a season of tradition. Families gather, retailers roll out promotions, and consumers search for the perfect gifts. Yet in 2025, tr [...]
How Retailers Can Stay Cyber-Safe Amid Tariff Uncertainty and Holiday Chaos
During the 2025 holiday season, small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) are facing a perfect storm of challenges: shifting global trade policies, the [...]
25 unique stocking stuffers under $15 you can find on Amazon
From quirky gadgets to practical finds, these wallet-friendly stocking stuffers prove that the best surprises don’t need to come with big price tags. [...]
Safeguarding Operations Ahead of the Holiday Fraud Surge: How Retailers Can Stay Ahead
Black Friday and Cyber Monday are not only the year’s busiest shopping days, they operate as live stress tests for retailers’ fraud prevention strateg [...]
How Responsible Financing Helps Retailers Protect Margins This Holiday Season
Holiday spending is heating up, but so is consumer debt. Adobe projects online spending to grow 5.3 percent this season, with 27 percent of shoppers h [...]