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Jerry Sheldon @jerrysheldon

Former Rocket Scientist turned Retail Analyst

Joined March 2008
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Walmart and other retailers are fighting for bargain-hunting, inflation-weary customers. Here's how qz.com/walmart-target-mcdona… via @qz Great to be quoted. It feels like consumers may be ready to push back hard.

Walmart and other retailers are fighting for bargain-hunting, inflation-weary customers. Here's how

A slew of quarterly earnings reports and other company announcements have highlighted the extent to which customers are on the hunt for bargains

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McDonald's and other food giants are struggling in the inflation economy qz.com/mcdonalds-starbucks-a… via @qz Consumers trade down market all over as more middle income households struggle to stay afloat as core market basket items like food and shelter outpace reported inflation.

McDonald's and other food giants are struggling in the inflation economy

Earnings reports from some of the biggest food companies have highlighted struggles with higher prices, labor shortages, and more

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Good insight into the changing landscape of retail, and was interviewed for it: America's retailers are dealing with a tangled mess qz.com/target-walmart-best-b… via @qz

America's retailers are dealing with a tangled mess

A slew of quarterly earnings reports have highlighted too many stores, too much product, and too much inflation

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Good read and thankful to be quoted: Best Buy and other retailers started 2024 by closing stores. They're not done, analysts say qz.com/best-buy-macys-foot-l… via @qz

Best Buy and other retailers started 2024 by closing stores. They're not done, analysts say

Retailers grappling with a glut of inventory may have to close some stores to succeed

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How life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023 : NPR health insurance down 30%- yeah right. Not sure where they got that faulty data from. npr.org/2023/12/27/122125408…

These 5 charts show how life got pricier, but also cheaper, in 2023

Inflation eased this year, and wages are now climbing faster than prices. Americans are still spending, even if they have to borrow money to do so.

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Great to be included in this piece and a very good read: Industry Thought Leaders Opine on Grocery 2023: grocerydoppio.com/articles/i…

Industry Thought Leaders Opine on Grocery 2023

Grocery Doppio spoke to a select group of grocery insiders and asked them what 2023 has in store for the evolving industry. Read their expert predictions for the coming year.

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I look at who is using self checkout chainstoreage.com/who-uses-s…

Who uses self-checkout?

A new study sheds light on the demographics of consumers most likely to complete a shopping trip with self-checkout.

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Big shout out to ASDA for their Buddy the Elf/Will Ferrell Christmas advertisement! It's an instant classic. retailgazette.co.uk/blog/202… Gazette Subscribers

Watch: Retail's Christmas 2022 ads, from Asda to Boots

Retail Gazette rounds up all the retailer's festive Christmas adverts, from the likes of Sainsbury's and Asda, to Marks & Spencer.

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When you don't have enough labor or ESL's, this happens: MorningNewsBeat Article: Dollar General Found To Have Systemic Pricing Inaccuracies @KevinCoupe morningnewsbeat.com/2022/11/…
Good overview on Kroger's take on frictionless checkout working with Caper. winsightgrocerybusiness.com/…

Kroger debuts shopping carts that double as check-out lanes

KroGo carts powered by Caper, which rolled out last week in Ohio, include scales and cameras for a seamless shopping trip, the grocer said.

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Great article that shows good strategies for developing/maintaining corporate culture in today's distributed work environment. Covid made HR/mgts role much harder. canadianbusiness.com/strateg…
Solid read with good data: "Two thirds of consumers believe that it will take until mid-2024 before inflation moderates at the 2% level." pymnts.com/news/retail/2022/…

Consumers Increasingly Expect Prepared Meals at the Grocery Store | PYMNTS.com

As inflation weighs heavily on consumers’ minds, many are seeking more affordable alternatives to restaurant meals, such as prepared meals they can buy at

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Wow, when have you ever heard a retailer say "spend less, we understand." marketingdive.com/news/amazo…

Amazon destigmatizes spending less on kids in back-to-school ads

Starring actress Kathryn Hahn, the national campaign urges parents to “go ahead and spend less” on back-to-school shopping in a nod to inflation.

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This brought back some memories and was like a scene out of #StrangerThings qsrweb.com/news/hidden-burge…
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Discussing Retail Trends With IHL's Jerry Sheldon - Ketner Group

From electric cars to customer journeys, we discuss the latest retail trends with IHL analyst Jerry Sheldon.

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Square Unveils Square Stand, Upgraded POS System | PYMNTS.com

Square on Monday (April 11) announced the newest version of its countertop device Square Stand, which transforms iPads and other tablets into

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Growing up my family shopped at Kmart & Sears. Still remember blue light specials 40 years ago. Sad seeing their self-inflicted demise. apnews.com/article/business-…

Once a retail giant, Kmart nears extinction after closure

When the Kmart in Avenel, New Jersey, closes its doors on April 16, it will leave just a handful of remaining locations for the former retail powerhouse.

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While I understand how expensive mfg buildings are, would seem like stories like this would be pervasive forbes.com/sites/markfaithfu…
Absolutely shocking stat to me. techrepublic.com/article/nea…

Nearly two-thirds of ransomware victims paid ransoms last year - TechRepublic

A new report from CyberEdge group goes into detail on why businesses are more keen to pay off ransomware attackers and what can be done to increase cyber security.

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Will be interesting to see how this plays out since there are alot of Scan & Go variants in the marketplace. pymnts.com/news/retail/2022/…

Walmart Sues Rival, Claiming BJ’s Copied Scan & Go Self-Checkout Tech | PYMNTS.com

Walmart and Sam’s Club, the retailer’s big-box warehouse subsidiary, have accused rival retailer BJ’s Wholesale Club of stealing technology in a new

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