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Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, increased online competition, and strategic errors by mid-sized chains; this follows a 2020 pandemic-related closure surge, impacting various retail sectors.
Record US Retail Store Closures in 2024
Over 7,300 US retail stores closed in 2024, a 57% increase from 2023, due to high inflation, increased online competition, and strategic errors by mid-sized chains; this follows a 2020 pandemic-related closure surge, impacting various retail sectors.
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56% Bias Score
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
DeepSeek's Low-Cost AI Model Signals Shift in China's AI Strategy
DeepSeek's new open-source AI model, V3, rivals top models in performance at a fraction of the cost, signaling a shift in China's AI strategy towards accessible and efficient solutions; this is complemented by other AI advancements in film, literature, entertainment, and e-commerce, though concerns ...
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52% Bias Score
Zhejiang's Vocational Schools Attract Surge in African E-commerce Students
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, especially from Rwanda, to participate in e-commerce training programs under the Future of Africa initiative, with Jinhua University enrolling dozens of students annually for the next five years and Yiwu Indu...
Zhejiang's Vocational Schools Attract Surge in African E-commerce Students
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, especially from Rwanda, to participate in e-commerce training programs under the Future of Africa initiative, with Jinhua University enrolling dozens of students annually for the next five years and Yiwu Indu...
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40% Bias Score
UK Online Retail Returns Soar to £27 Billion, Forcing Retailers to Adapt
The UK's online retail return rate is exploding, exceeding £27 billion this year, forcing retailers to implement return fees and explore sustainable solutions like repair and resale to counter losses and waste from consumer behaviors like bracketing and wardrobing.
UK Online Retail Returns Soar to £27 Billion, Forcing Retailers to Adapt
The UK's online retail return rate is exploding, exceeding £27 billion this year, forcing retailers to implement return fees and explore sustainable solutions like repair and resale to counter losses and waste from consumer behaviors like bracketing and wardrobing.
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40% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
Boxing Day 2024: Online Sales Surge as High Street Footfall Plummets
UK Boxing Day 2024 witnessed a 6.2% decrease in high street footfall and a 4.2% drop in shopping centre visits compared to 2023, while online spending is projected to reach \£4.6 billion, driven by extended sales periods and the rising popularity of online shopping.
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Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
Australian Boxing Day Sales Surge to \$3.7 Billion Amidst Cost-of-Living Pressures
Fueled by cost-of-living pressures, Australians are projected to spend \$3.7 billion on Boxing Day sales and post-Christmas deals, a 2.7% increase from last year, resulting in a surge in retail activity but also a significant rise in waste from unwanted gifts.
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36% Bias Score
Costco Stock Surges 39% in 2024, but Renewal Rates Pose a Risk
Costco's stock price increased by nearly 39% in 2024, exceeding market performance due to strong customer traffic, membership growth, and successful private label expansion; however, future growth depends on maintaining membership renewal rates and successful global expansion.
Costco Stock Surges 39% in 2024, but Renewal Rates Pose a Risk
Costco's stock price increased by nearly 39% in 2024, exceeding market performance due to strong customer traffic, membership growth, and successful private label expansion; however, future growth depends on maintaining membership renewal rates and successful global expansion.
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48% Bias Score
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
Mexico Imposes New Tariffs on Goods from Asia, Targeting Shein and Temu
Mexico's tax authority imposed new tariffs on goods from countries lacking international treaties, starting January 1st, impacting online retailers like Shein and Temu; goods from China will be subject to a 19% duty, while those from USMCA countries over \$50 will face a 17% duty, aiming to curb tax...
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African Students Flock to Zhejiang's E-commerce Vocational Schools
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, particularly for e-commerce programs, as exemplified by Jinhua University's enrollment of Rwandan students and Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College's Morocco campus; this collaboration fosters economic deve...
African Students Flock to Zhejiang's E-commerce Vocational Schools
Zhejiang province's vocational schools are attracting a growing number of African students, particularly for e-commerce programs, as exemplified by Jinhua University's enrollment of Rwandan students and Yiwu Industrial and Commercial College's Morocco campus; this collaboration fosters economic deve...
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56% Bias Score
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
Online Holiday Sales Surge 6.7%, Outpacing In-Store Growth
Online holiday sales from November 1st to December 24th increased by 6.7% compared to last year, exceeding in-store sales growth (2.9%) and the projected overall increase of 3.2%, driven by online discounts and convenient options offered by retailers.
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48% Bias Score
E-Mart and Alibaba Form Joint Venture to Expand Global Sales
South Korean discount chain E-Mart and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint venture, Grand Opus Holding, launching in 2025 to expand global sales channels for South Korean sellers, leveraging E-Mart's distribution and Alibaba's e-commerce expertise; E-Mart's stock rose 5.45% on the new...
E-Mart and Alibaba Form Joint Venture to Expand Global Sales
South Korean discount chain E-Mart and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba will form a joint venture, Grand Opus Holding, launching in 2025 to expand global sales channels for South Korean sellers, leveraging E-Mart's distribution and Alibaba's e-commerce expertise; E-Mart's stock rose 5.45% on the new...
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36% Bias Score
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
Boxing Day 2024: High Street Suffers Significant Footfall Drop
UK high street footfall on Boxing Day 2024 decreased by 10.2%, and shopping centres saw a 13.9% drop compared to 2023, highlighting the continued dominance of online shopping and the impact of rising costs and "promotion fatigue".
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56% Bias Score
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