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Initial Prime Day Results Show Record Spending

The largest retail sales event of the year — anchored by Amazon.com's longest-ever Prime event — is predicted to generate $23.8 billion in revenue across U.S. retailers, according to Adobe Analytics, and the first day's spending of $7.9 billion reaffirmed that forecast. The nearly $8 billion in sales U.S. retailers saw Tuesday, the first day…

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In this episode of Total Retail Tech Insights, Editor-in-Chief Joe Keenan interviews Katie Carlson, vice president of partner success at Fluent Co., a leading commerce media platform helping brands engage audiences, unlock new revenue streams, and drive measurable results at scale. Listen in as Carlson discusses her career shift from brand-side marketing to tech partner…

Key Takeaways From the Australian 2025 Best Digital Gift Card Programs Report
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In this episode of Retail Right Now, Total Retail's Joe Keenan and Marie Albiges discuss the recently released 2025 Best Digital Gift Card Programs, Australia report, produced by NAPCO Research in conjunction with Blackhawk Network. This fourth annual report is the most comprehensive assessment of the digital gift card industry in the market. Keenan and…

Initial Prime Day Results Show Record Spending in Appliances, Electronics, Home Goods
July 9, 2025 at 3:37 pm

The largest retail sales event of the year — anchored by Amazon.com's longest-ever Prime event — is predicted to generate $23.8 billion in revenue across U.S. retailers, according to Adobe Analytics, and the first day's spending of $7.9 billion reaffirmed that forecast. The nearly $8 billion in sales U.S. retailers saw Tuesday, the first day…

Bridging the Generational Skills Gap in Retail With AI-Enhanced Training
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The retail industry is entering a pivotal period as it braces for a significant shift in its workforce. Nearly 60 percent of retail employees aged 55 and older are expected to retire within the next five years, according to the whitepaper From Boomers to Zoomer: How to Bridge the Frontline Generational Gap. This shift presents…