Sat.Jun 15, 2024

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Old-School Identity Theft on the Rise

Retail Wire

Old-school identity theft is making a strong comeback, with fraudsters targeting unsuspecting victims by using stolen checks, fake IDs, and forged signatures. This resurgence has left banks and government authorities scrambling to address the increasing threats.

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Adidas China management embroiled in corruption probe, FT reports

Inside Retail

Adidas has launched an investigation into allegations of large-scale bribery in China after the company received a whistleblower complaint that accused senior staff of embezzling “millions of euros”, the Financial Times reported on Sunday. The anonymous letter, which claims to have been written by “employees of Adidas China”, names several Chinese Adidas employees including a senior manager involved with the marketing budget in the country, which the document said stood a

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Automotive Industry Faces Deflationary Pressures

Retail Wire

In recent months, the automotive industry has been grappling with a growing challenge: consumers delaying their new car purchases. Despite improved availability and a return to normalcy in automotive production, high interest rates and price volatility have made many potential buyers hesitant. This reluctance to buy now, in the hopes of securing a better deal later, is setting the stage for a deflationary spiral that could have serious implications for the industry.

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Flowers Always Make People Better

LS Retail

©2024 Laurel J. Delaney. All rights reserved. “Flowers always make people better, happier and more helpful; they are sunshine, food and medicine for the soul.

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A Roadmap For Modernization: How To Break Free From Your Monolith Before July 31, 2026

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Gireesh Sahukar

Retailers know the clock is ticking–legacy SAP Commerce support ends in 2026. Legacy platforms are becoming a liability burdened by complexity, rigidity, and mounting operational costs. But modernization isn’t just about swapping out systems, it’s about preparing for a future shaped by real-time interactions, AI powered buying assistants, and flexible commerce architecture.

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Free Baconators All Weekend at Wendy’s

Retail Wire

This Father’s Day weekend, Wendy’s is rolling out a special offer to celebrate dads with one of their most iconic menu items. From Friday, June 14 through Sunday, June 16, Wendy’s is offering a buy one, get one free deal on their famous Baconators.

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Apple Expands Apple Pay Features

Retail Wire

Apple has long been seen as a disruptive force in the banking sector, but the relationship between technology giants and traditional financial institutions is evolving into a more symbiotic one. This week, Apple made several significant announcements at its Worldwide Developers Conference in Cupertino, California, showcasing enhancements to its digital wallet, Apple Pay.

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