As we enter 2024, the retail industry is a vast and diverse space, stocked with businesses both large and small. The prominence of small retail businesses is especially notable: contrary to claims made by some inside the Beltway, research shows that, in recent years, digital tools and marketplaces have helped Americans shop small. It’s a […]
Last month’s DC Attorney General (AG) lawsuit mischaracterizes Amazon’s pricing policies, which have long enabled low prices for consumers and a large retail channel for small sellers. Since the lawsuit’s announcement, experts have highlighted three key flaws: — Pricing policies are a common practice in retail, and ensure the best prices and experiences for consumers. […]
Yesterday’s lawsuit from the DC Attorney General against Amazon could result in harmful effects on consumers due to the mischaracterization of common pricing policies in the retail industry. Here are the facts: — Pricing policies help consumers get the lowest price and are common among major retailers. — Businesses of all sizes can employ a […]
Today, sellers enjoy access to innumerable marketplaces and scalable tools, while benefiting from direct access to consumers. Small businesses and new entrants in particular are finding unique ways to connect with consumers and stand out among a growing number of brands. Despite what you might have heard at last week’s House Judiciary hearing, when it […]
2020 was a year of resilience, agility, and innovation for the retail industry. Last week, the National Retail Federation virtually wrapped up the first chapter of its annual “Retail’s Big Show,” showcasing how many retailers have continued to grow and fiercely compete throughout the COVID-19 pandemic and how they’re using data and insights to remain […]
Hostility to innovation and technology diminishes the incredible Internet-enabled opportunities that leading tech services provide: empowering consumers, driving prices down and increasing choice, and providing platforms to help entrepreneurs grow their businesses. It has given us a golden era of entertainment, knowledge, and everything from fashion startups, to booming mom and pop stores, to the latest app.
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