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AI is transforming how shoppers discover, compare and choose products. Learn how this shift is impacting foot traffic and the how retailer's understand customer intent: https://t.co/LXjfLi1Dk9

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Consumers may never see your data governance framework, but they'll notice when trust is broken. As retailers collect more customer data, responsible governance is becoming a competitive necessity. Hear why in the latest 60-Second Retail episode: https://t.co/8PPCwOhafe

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Facial recognition and biometrics can transform the retail experience, but innovation moves only as fast as consumer trust. Are privacy practices keeping pace with the technology? Tune in for key considerations retailers should be watching: https://t.co/D6TVOCyOF6

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Our Natalie Kotlyar (National Leader, Retail & Consumer Products practice) offers important context: higher prices are contributing to sales gains while many shoppers rely on savings and promotions to stretch their budgets (via @PennLive): https://t.co/sQGSXK76MX

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September’s retail sales growth may tell only part of the story.

Our Natalie Kotlyar (National Leader, Retail & Consumer Products practice) cautions retailers against planning the holiday season around the headline number alone (via @LogisticsMgmt): https://t.co/w6ZVgHoyAX

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Strong retail sales don’t necessarily signal a strong consumer. Our Natalie Kotlyar explains inflation, higher gas prices & shoppers’ reliance on savings & promotions add important context to September’s spending growth in @Barronsonline's article [gated]: https://t.co/xkGxMhaE2y

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Retail sales rose in September, but the headline doesn’t tell the whole story.

Our Natalie Kotlyar, shares her perspective with @AP on inflation, consumer spending & what retailers should consider heading into the holiday season: https://t.co/bbzYm9kM7q

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AI-powered cameras, sensors, biometrics & analytics give retailers deeper insight into shopper behavior.

In Pt. 1 of our Cyber series, our Karen Schuler explores the privacy, consent & governance questions retailers should consider as stores get smarter: https://t.co/iqY3K07di2

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As consumer habits evolve as a result of GLP-1 use, retailers that look beyond traditional demand signals may be better positioned to capitalize on new opportunities. The latest 60-second Retail Podcast explores what's next: https://t.co/qPOkioOOBC

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Historical sales data may not be enough for what's next.
As GLP-1 adoption reshapes shopping behaviors, retailers face new questions around forecasting, inventory planning & merchandising. Hear more from Paige Lustbader in Pt. 2 of Beyond the Prescription: https://t.co/nqkTmAmQHo

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AI can influence discovery. People influence decisions. Tune in to this episode to hear why retailers should focus on using technology to enhance customer connections rather than replace them: https://t.co/kGg5QRcT7O

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Could GLP-1 adoption influence what consumers buy, where they shop and how they spend?

Hear our Eric Skoro discuss the widespread implications for retailers in Part 1 of a 3-part "Beyond the Prescription" series on our 60-Second Retail podcast: https://t.co/lb2PcHfn6R

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Consumers are becoming far more selective with the retail subscriptions they keep these days, but they aren't canceling all of them. Hear what today's subscription decisions can tell retailers about evolving customer expectations: https://t.co/ks3u5VAC35

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Retail leaders are rethinking the role of tax amid evolving trade policies and uncertainty. In this 60-second Retail episode, we break down insights from BDO’s 2026 Tax Strategist Survey and what they could mean for the future of retail strategy: https://t.co/pkjLBEGdzR

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What deserves a place in the basket, the assortment, and the strategy? Retail leaders are reevaluating long-held assumptions as they balance customer expectations with profitability goals. Hear key takeaways in our latest 60-Second Retail episode: https://t.co/9VfIxAxw2W

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Forecasting errors can affect labor planning, transportation costs, markdown strategies, and cash flow. In today’s retail environment, resilience depends on how quickly organizations can adapt: https://t.co/Str3ZDZRzi

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When the rules keep changing, waiting for certainty can become a risk.

In this 60-Second Retail episode, Ashley Hetrick explores why flexibility is becoming a competitive advantage and how retailers are making smarter decisions amid ongoing uncertainty: https://t.co/GTixlPUejE

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If tariff-related costs are recovered, will customers expect prices to come down too?
In this week's 60-Second Retail, our Mathew Mermigousis explores how tariff refunds could reshape pricing decisions, customer expectations, and brand trust for retailers: https://t.co/e2ulAVFQMI

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Search is changing. Fast.

AI is deciding what gets seen before customers ever click.

If your strategy still ends at SEO… you’re behind.

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AI can optimize your supply chain. But it can’t lead it.

The next competitive advantage? The humans orchestrating it. https://t.co/jBcD4lELaA