Retailers Oppose USTR Shipping Remedies Proposal
The National Retail Federation and the Retail Industry Leaders Association submitted joint comments regarding proposed action in the Section 301 investigation of China’s targeting of the maritime, logistics and shipbuilding sectors for dominance.
Specialty Retail’s Secret Weapon? A Crypto Checkout Option
Accepting crypto can help merchants set themselves apart from the pack. What’s more, they can even attract a new breed of eager customers by offering greater purchasing flexibility.
Cosmetic Industry Faces Non-Compliance Under New FDA Regulations
An analysis from FDA compliance company Registrar Corp reveals that 48% of companies selling imported cosmetics at America’s top 25 retailers are non-compliant with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) new cosmetics regulations.
Amazon Cutting Vendor Central Accounts
Amazon recently notified thousands of brands using their vendor central platform that their 1P (first-party) accounts will be closed on November 9, 2024. This decision has left sellers on the platform scrambling to find alternative sales channels.
Beverage Alcohol: Selling Online vs. In Store
Technology has made online shopping for alcohol possible, and soon it may even be a requirement for brands if they want to stay relevant with today’s consumers. This article breaks down the pros of selling alcohol online vs. in person.
Spaving: The New Consumer Trend
Despite a slight ease of inflation in April, the consumer price index remained elevated, showing a 3.4% increase compared to the previous year. Nevertheless,...
What Shopping Centers Need to Evolve
When you think of retail, one of the first things that come to mind is shopping centers. After having been the heart and soul...
Google Launches AI Educational Course
Google just launched a new AI skills course aimed at teaching people how to use artificial intelligence tools. This launch is accompanied by a...
Consumer Demand Drives Alcohol Delivery Growth
Among many trends in the alcohol industry supercharged by the Covid-19 pandemic was direct-to-consumer (DTC) shipping.
Sheltering in place during the health crisis, consumers learned...
FedEx to Launch 12th Annual Small Business Grants Program
FedEx last week announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services...
