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retail margins shipping
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What Rising Fuel Surcharges Mean for Retail Shipping

Key Takeaways: Fuel surcharges and carrier fees are raising retail shipping costs fast, putting direct pressure on margins,…

May 28
beauty personal care retail business retail marketing
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Luxury Beauty Is Getting Smaller, Smarter and More Personal

Key Takeaways: Luxury beauty buyers want personalization, visible results and products that fit daily routines. Smaller beauty routines…

May 28
artificial intelligence digital marketing
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Relevance Is the Real Advantage in AI Marketing

Key Takeaways: AI marketing performs better for small retailers when real customer context leads the strategy. First-party data,…

May 28

ASD MarketBrief
consumer behavior consumer trends
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Retail Consumers Keep Buying, Despite Ongoing Caution

Key Takeaways: Retail consumer spending stays steady but shoppers are more selective. Value-driven shopping favors clear pricing, rollbacks…

May 28
artificial intelligence consumer trends product sourcing product trends
Facade of Estee Lauder retail store.

How Estée Lauder Uses AI to Improve Factory Performance

Key Takeaways: Estée Lauder uses the Ella AI platform to boost factory performance, driving production efficiency, tighter quality…

May 21
consumer behavior online marketing retail strategy
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How Retailers Can Use Local Email Campaigns to Drive Foot Traffic

Key Takeaways: Local email marketing drives retail foot traffic by connecting shoppers with in-store offers and events. Location-aware…

May 21
artificial intelligence consumer behavior
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New Trends in AI-Driven Shopping Behavior

Key Takeaways: AI-driven shopping behavior is reshaping online purchases, with most younger shoppers trusting AI recommendations. Shopper trust…

May 21
inventory planning and management product sourcing reverse logistics
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Why Reverse Logistics Matters for Retail Margins

Key Takeaways: Reverse logistics drives higher retail margins by turning returns, liquidation and excess inventory into new sources…

May 21
consumer trends Korean Beauty Retail wholesale distribution
Nature Republic is a South Korean cosmetics brand.

K-Beauty Retail Momentum Creates Sourcing Opportunity at ASD Market Week

Key Takeaways: Korean cosmetic stocks surge after strong first-quarter earnings, signaling renewed investor confidence and retail market recovery.…

May 14
ASD MarketBrief
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