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🗃️ What’s Shaping the Shelves?
The “Made in America” label carries strong consumer appeal, but retailers face challenges in fully meeting its expectations. While shoppers favor domestically made products, supply chain realities and manufacturing costs often lead to compromises, with some brands relying on partial U.S. production while sourcing materials globally. Retailers must balance transparency with consumer demand to maintain trust and competitiveness. Read more.
🧙 Retail Masterclass - Impact of Physical Stores
In this episode of Retail: Recorded, host Anjee Solanki talks with Ricardo Belmar, a top retail strategist and Director of Partner Marketing for Retail & Consumer Goods at Microsoft. Fresh from NRF 2025, Ricardo shares key insights on how AI is transforming retail, the growing impact of retail media networks, and why physical stores remain essential in an omnichannel world.
💡 An Everyday Market Hack
Retailers can increase impulse purchases by refining checkout experiences. Placing smaller, high-margin items near self-checkout stations or mobile payment kiosks encourages last-minute buys. Pairing this with limited-time discounts or product bundling can further drive unplanned purchases and boost sales.
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🧐 Shopper Insights
Store closures continue to outpace openings in the U.S., reflecting shifting consumer behaviors and economic pressures. Many retailers are downsizing physical locations, prioritizing e-commerce, and experimenting with smaller, experience-driven store formats. This trend highlights the need for brands to adapt to evolving shopping preferences while maintaining strategic brick-and-mortar presences.
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🏷️ Featured Brand - Furniture Mart
Furniture Mart has acquired Becker Furniture’s seven Minnesota stores, expanding its regional footprint. This move strengthens Furniture Mart’s market presence and provides Becker’s loyal customer base with continued access to quality home furnishings. The acquisition aligns with the broader industry trend of consolidation as retailers seek scale and operational efficiencies.
🌱 Eco Trends
Tesco is addressing food insecurity by donating slow cookers to schools alongside fresh fruit and vegetables. This initiative supports families by making it easier to prepare nutritious meals while reducing food waste. By integrating sustainability with social impact, Tesco reinforces its commitment to responsible retailing.
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