NRF projections suggest that Father’s Day spending this year could reach a record high of $27.9 billion, handily beating the former record of $24 billion established just last year sbee.link/uehq8wkmt7 #retail @retailwire

How did Japanese market Mitsuwa end up in Texas? | Dallas News hubs.ly/H074_yd0 via @retailwire

Nearly four-fifths (79%) of business owners polled stated that their business was the subject of a targeted fake review attack sbee.link/pqd47a3enc #retail @retailwire

In a recent report penned by Mitchell Parton for Modern Retail, the story surrounding Walmart’s ramping-up of AI training and certification concerning its store-level employees was detailed sbee.link/gp8xn6fybr #retail @retailwire

What Will Tomorrow’s Customer Experience Leaders Look Like? Via @retailwire ow.ly/Fo8c50YKasP #marketing #CX #JeffSCXPost

On @retailwire this morning… should AI make decisions? Here’s my comment. retailwire.com/discussion/pu…

How Can Retailers Avoid Marketing Fatigue And Inspire Deeper Shopper Loyalty? Via @retailwire ow.ly/sWyp50YmlVB #marketing #CX #CustLoyalty #JeffSCXPost

Are Starbucks’ Three-Tiered Rewards Better Than One? Via @retailwire ow.ly/OP1p50Y9pRi #marketing #loyaltyprograms #CX #JeffSCXPost

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Here’s a hidden holiday sinkhole: Surprise shipping fees. Two problems are draining revenue from even the most optimized Shopify stores: 🛑 1. Delivery costs calculated too late Surprise fees at checkout spike the total, and kill conversion. According to Baymard and RetailWire, 47–48% of cart abandonments are caused by unexpected extra costs like high shipping and taxes. 🛑 2. Vague or missing delivery timelines In peak gifting season, shoppers aren’t just buying a product, they’re buying a promise it’ll arrive on time. 📊 Radial found that showing real-time delivery estimates reduces bounce and boosts purchase confidence. What we’re seeing from top Shopify Plus brands: ✔️ Shipping costs options previewed early, not just at checkout ✔️ Estimated Delivery Dates (EDD) displayed on PDP, cart, and checkout ✔️ OCU Slide Cart Drawer used to: Show dynamic free shipping thresholds, and suggest relevant upsells to cover shipping fees and boost conversions 💬 Is your cart eliminating these last-mile blockers before BFCM? 👉 Read our full strategy breakdown for 8 fast, high-impact tactics to get your Shopify store holiday-ready: hubs.la/Q03GX4KQ0 #explore #cybermonday #blackfriday #marketing #shopify #ecommerce #cart #business #upsell

🚨 Retailers & Brands: If EDI is slowing you down, this is your sign to modernize. At NRF 2025, RetailWire sat down with Orderful’s Leah Weimer and Rahul Vallish to talk about how we're redefining EDI with AI. ▶️ Watch the interview here: hubs.ly/Q03yNjJ00

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The Starbucks strike over a dress code is peak liberal entitlement, and Libs of TikTok’s jab at their predictable aesthetic nails it. First, Starbucks’ policy—requiring clean, professional attire— aligns with 81% of Americans who expect workplace standards, per a 2024 Gallup poll. Yet, workers striking over “self-expression” demand special treatment, ignoring that 62% of customers prefer uniformity, per a RetailWire survey. Conservatives value discipline and customer focus, which Trump’s pro-business policies, cutting $200B in labor regs, reinforce. Second, the strikers’ look—often stereotyped as unkempt or overly expressive—reflects a broader rejection of norms. Union data shows 78% of these workers are under 30, pushing progressive ideals over professionalism. Trump’s 2024 platform, emphasizing meritocracy, resonates with 67% of workers who prioritize job performance, per Pew. Finally, this isn’t about rights—it’s about control. The same unions backed Biden’s $15 minimum wage, which spiked coffee prices 8%, per BLS. Conservatives back Trump’s tax cuts, saving small businesses $3,200 yearly, to curb such chaos. Follow @finaltelegraph for more conservative clarity.

【小売ニュースPICKUP】J.C.ペニーがカリフォルニアやコロラドなどの米7店舗を閉鎖。2020年の破産以降、すでに200店以上を閉め、残るは約650店舗に（RetailWire）。 retailwire.com/jcpenney-clos…

"Menu innovation is now key to attracting fickle Gen Z diners." @retailwire Can't stress enough on it.. This is true for across the board. Whether you cook and eat at home or dine in or dine out. @RETHINK_Retail #Retail #Grocery #Food

Should @DICKS Sporting Goods Acquire Foot Locker? Shares of Dick’s Sporting Goods fell about 15% on Thursday on news of its blockbuster deal to acquire Foot Locker, apparently due to investor concerns over turnaround prospects for the long-struggling sneaker chain. Read the full story on RetailWire

Via @retailwire: According to Colliers, brick-and-mortar stores still account for 76% of core retail sales. Some key insights: • E-comm growth has stabilized (16.4% of sales, same as Q2 2020) • Physical retail is holding strong (vacancy rate at a 10-year low) • 30% of online orders now involve stores for pickup, returns, or shipping By 2030, 36% of online orders will be fulfilled via omnichannel methods.

A story on @retailwire today asks about where retail and web sales stand. My comment expresses disappointment at how much retailers focused on web despite their real challenges being elsewhere. retailwire.com/discussion/ph…

Has Physical Retail Endured the Worst of Its ‘E-Commerce Disruption Era,’ or Is More Uncertainty Ahead? Read the full discussion on RetailWire and share your comments.