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Lost Goods or Lost Sales? How Connected Systems can Help Solve Retail’s Most Persistent Dilemma

Retail TouchPoints

With retail crime rising across the United States, many retailers are frustrated by the challenge of curbing the effects of organized and ad-hoc theft. As a result, they’re ramping up their use of physical and visual deterrents — often in the form of locked cases — in the hopes that hardening targets will remedy the issue. It’s a natural response, and it’s guided by sound logic.

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China’s Manufacturing Slump Continues into December

RetailWire

China's manufacturing scene experienced a significant pullback in December, marking its third consecutive month of contraction and underscoring the persisting lethargy in the world's second-biggest economy.

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How AI Can Help Retailers Regain A Profit

RetailMinded

Following the pandemic, there has been a lot of talk about retail theft causing profit losses. Many retailers have closed stores across the nation due to organized retail crime and shoplifting. However, while retail theft is still a prominent issue in the U.S., recent news suggests this narrative might not be as accurate as sources originally claimed it to be.

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LG Created a Two-Legged AI-Powered Robot That Can Watch Your Pets

RetailWire

LG has invented a compact, mobile, two-legged robot that it will be bringing to the market in 2024.

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The Trends You Need to Succeed This Holiday Season

October Prime Day is usually an early sign of how consumer spending trends ahead of the holidays. This one was no exception. Our October Prime Day Report breaks down what’s working: the products flying off the shelves, the categories winning big, big brands, and the search terms defining demand. All brought to you via Similarweb’s Shopper Intelligence platform.

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South Korean Exports to the US Surpass those to China

RetailWire

In a landmark development, South Korea's exports to the United States have overtaken its shipments to China for the first time in two decades, in December 2021. The shift in trading dynamics is indicative of the changing global equations amid increasing concerns over economic security and tech supply chain reliability.

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New York State Thruway Toll Increases: What You Need to Know

RetailWire

As we step into the new year, changes are afoot for those traveling via the New York State Thruway. Starting from Monday, January 1, toll rates will see a 5 percent hike.

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Aldi’s 15 Best January 2024 Finds Special Deals

RetailWire

As the holiday frenzy subsides and we welcome a new year, there are plenty of reasons to look forward to shopping for groceries in January with Aldi.

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Want To Partake in Dry January? Here Are Some Tips for the Challenge

RetailWire

If you're interested in cutting back on alcohol consumption in 2024, find out about the Dry January challenge.

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Steam Line Blast Shut Down Part of Manhattan Ahead of New Year’s Celebration

RetailWire

No one was hurt when the steam pipe released smoke into the air in Manhattan.

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Inflation Almost Back on Track, but Americans Are Impacted by Hefty Prices

RetailWire

In 2023, inflation came down from the sky-high rise experienced over a period of 33 months. However, it has left an impact on Americans.

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Is Your Business AI-Ready? Find Out with Orium’s Maturity Model

Generative AI is poised to redefine B2B, but scaling AI success in this space isn’t without obstacles. From fragmented data sources and complex buyer journeys to operational inefficiencies, the road to AI-powered growth can be challenging. To achieve a competitive edge, understanding your organization’s AI-readiness is essential. Orium's Data & AI Maturity Model provides a quick, actionable way to assess your starting point.