Eliminating the penny brings legal and practical hurdles. How do retailers ensure "exact change," especially with programs like SNAP? State/local tax variations make simple rounding schemes incredibly complex to implement fairly across all transactions. #RetailChallenges 2/6

Small liquor retailers advocate for increased commission rates in legislative hearing Liquor store owners urge lawmakers to pass bill addressing low commission rates after 20 years.

Michigan's small liquor retailers are rallying for change, urging lawmakers to increase stagnant commission rates after two decades of financial strain.

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U.S. Faces Potential Product Shortages as Chinese Imports Plummet Following 145% Tariff | AI News Brew <p>In the wake of President Donald Trump's recent implementation of a 145% tariff on nearly all Chinese imports, the United States is experiencing a significant downturn in shipments from China, raisi...

U.S. Faces Potential Product Shortages as Chinese Imports Plummet Following 145% Tariff
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Merchants voice concerns over high card processing fees at Senate Judiciary Committee Retailers express desperation over rising card processing fees impacting their businesses.

Local Vermont businesses are on the brink as they grapple with an 80% surge in credit card processing fees, forcing many to consider surcharges just to survive.

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Wistikles | "Hudson’s Bay’s restructuring efforts face a major hurdle as court proceedings are unexpectedly delayed, jeopardizing over 9,000 jobs."
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Convenience store ads ‘deliver twice the visibility compared to larger stores’ Retail media outperforms traditional channels when it comes to brand recall, positioning convenience store advertising as a must-have for long-term brand growth, a new report finds.

🛒Challenges in convenience store advertising: Overcoming fragmentation and implementing cohesive campaigns across independent operators.

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The Dark Side of Quick Commerce - by Narvijay Yadav - Yes Punjab News A customer's Blinkit experience reveals delivery flaws, tampered electronics, and poor customer service, highlighting issues with quick commerce in India.

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Under Armour announces layoffs amid declining sales in North America, following a tough fourth quarter due to retail challenges. A tough time for the athletic wear giant. #UnderArmour #Layoffs #RetailChallenges r/martechnewser