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How do consumers compare Amazon and Temu?
A new survey of customers who have shopped both Amazon and Temu reveals some interesting findings.
Bridgestone Retail Operations goes paperless with digital
Bridgestone Retail Operations is now issuing paperless results of vehicle inspections to customers.

eBay launches major search redesign

eBay has released a new search interface intended to provide a more seamless and visually rich user experience.
Three retailing lessons from the beach boardwalk

Everyone loves a classic beach boardwalk, and even the most landlocked retailers can adopt some practices that help make it a perennial summer attraction.
NRF: Retail sales inch up in July, boosted by back-to-school and college spending

Retail spending rose modestly in July as consumers shopped for school and college supplies and took advantage of the special in-store and online promotions offered by many retailers, including Amazon (Prime Day), Walmart and Target.
Australia’s Princess Polly plots U.S. store growth — here are the locations

Gen Z fave brand Princess Polly is expanding her kingdom.
Survey: Consumers prefer in-store shopping when prepping for extreme weather

In-store shopping trumps online when consumers prepare for hurricanes, heatwaves, severe storms and the other extreme weather events that are becoming more frequent across the country.
Bloomingdale’s, Rebag partner for in-store, online resale initiative

Bloomingdale's is entering the resale market via an omnichannel partnership with a resale retailer of luxury handbags and accessories.
First Look: Ace unveils new store format; to invest $1B in remodels, new stores

After recently reaching 5,000 U.S. stores, Ace Hardware has unveiled an experiential store design to enhance the customer shopping experience while also driving store growth.
Returns fraud is a major issue

A new survey reveals returns fraud is a widespread problem having a significant impact on retailers.