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🛒 Are Self-Checkouts Still the Future?
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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?
Retailers including Meijer and RC Willey have started selling smart TVs powered by TiVo OS. These TVs offer a refreshed interface and advanced search features designed to compete with established players like Roku and Google TV. The move marks a comeback for the TiVo brand, this time in the connected TV space. Read more.
🧙 Retail Masterclass
Retailers are reevaluating the role of self-checkouts. While once seen as a tech-forward solution to labor shortages and long lines, rising theft rates and shopper frustration have led some chains to pull back. Experts suggest blending human interaction with automation for a better customer experience.
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Pair underperforming products with popular items to move inventory. This tactic works both online and in stores, encouraging impulse buys and clearing shelf space without deep discounting.
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🧐 Shopper Insights
Retail sales in the U.S. rose in April, partly due to shoppers stocking up before new tariffs take effect. Categories like apparel, electronics, and home goods saw notable gains. Analysts warn the surge may be temporary, with inflation and policy changes potentially cooling demand in the coming months.
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🏷️ Featured Brand - Skechers
Skechers has introduced its performance product line to European markets, marking a strategic expansion for the brand. Known primarily for lifestyle shoes, this move positions Skechers as a player in the performance footwear segment, targeting runners and athletes across the continent.
🌱 Eco Trends
Primark is launching clothing repair workshops in the U.S. to promote sustainability and extend the life of garments. The initiative aligns with consumer demand for more responsible fashion options and helps reduce textile waste while keeping shoppers engaged with the brand.
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