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New Research - Tariff Impact Calculator for Retailers

Tariff Impact Calculator for Retailers Much is being made about tariffs and potential tariffs. Consumer sentiment is down and CFO expectations for the rest of the year have moved towards a much slower economy and perhaps recession in the United States. What is the impact on retail? The US Tariff Impact Calculator allows for any individual run scenarios on US public retailers to calculate the impact on profitability by choosing the amount of their inventories are exposed from each country. The...
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Walmart vs Amazon Logistics Cage Match

Top Things You Missed in Retail Coming Soon - US Retail Tariff Calculator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Webinar - Retailers Double Down on Returns - Thurs Apr 3rd 11am ET In this webinar IHL’s Greg Buzek starts with an economic update and update on retail spend and the impact of new administration policy on retail thus far around the world. Then we will dive into the the latest trends and strategies that retailers are used to attack returns. We will...
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New Research - From Survival to Strategy - mPOS Growth Driving Real Change at Store Level

COMING SOON - Tariff Impact Calculator for Retailers Retailers are reimagining the checkout experience—and mobile POS is at the heart of the transformation. From the rise of tablets to the strategic moves of major retailers, the mobile point-of-sale landscape is shifting fast. One thing is clear: mobile is no longer an add-on—it’s a directed strategy. This new research study unpacks the key trends shaping the future of in-store retail tech. Curious where the momentum is headed? LEARN MORE...
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Aldi's New Digital Wave

Top Things You Missed in Retail The debt timebomb to affect retail Webinar - Retailers Double Down on Returns - Thurs Apr 3rd 11am ET In this webinar IHL’s Greg Buzek starts with an economic update and update on retail spend and the impact of new administration policy on retail thus far around the world. Then we will dive into the the latest trends and strategies that retailers are used to attack returns. We will include key trends, the latest data, and how AI and integration with Order...
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Create your company pool on March Gladness this year

Your tournament - our platform Did you know that your internal company tournament can be managed on RetailROI March Gladness? Win our prizes and you can create your own as well. Thanks to XCCommerce, we can offer this management to you at no cost. Simply reach out to [email protected] and we can set you up with your own group. You will handle your prizes and report your specific tournament to your group, but they will also be entered for our prizes. And we hope they donate to RetailROI....
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Sophia - Enterprise Access as low as $199 per month

I get it, you get offered maling lists every day from people you do not know.... but this is better. Have you seen Sophia lately? Over 30,000 new personnel and over 3,000 new technology installs in the last 2 months alone. Enterprise access starts at $199 a month (with 4 month minimum) per industry segment. We believe Sophia is the best lead generation tool for retail, hospitality and CPG industries. But don't take my word for it, read from one of our clients. "Sophia is a phenomenal tool...
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Make Every Bracket Count—Become a March Gladness Sponsor

Sponsors Needed for March Gladness Hey everyone, we will be starting March Gladness here in just a couple of weeks. Just like last year, we can't stricly enforce a pay to play format so we need company sponsors not only to help with prizes but to sponsor the content. This year the proceeds will be split between two causes. First, for support personnel and children at risk from the fires in LA. And second, to help rebuild our project in Haiti that was looted by armed gangs. Sponsorships start...
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What is IHL Editorial Calendar, What Does Advisory Relationship Cost for 2025?

IHL Retail Executive Advisory Program We believe the best relationships start small and grow over time. That's the core thinking around the IHL Retail Executive Advisory Program. Start where you are and where your budgets are. No seat games - enterprise licenses for unlimited use and users internally. Access to the analysts doing the research for follow-up questions. Customized specifically for you. Overview of Advisory Program Current IHL Editorial Calendar for 2025 Learn much more and...
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AI Could Cause $1.6 Trillion Impact for Large Retailers by 2030 in North America

Access IHL's Free Research StudiesGet access to all of the IHL research papers in our free collection. CLICK TO ACCESS CONTENT MEMBER MADNESS Costco’s membership price spike is of no concern if hot dogs stay at $1.50 – five key reasons the retailer is safeThe U.S. Sun spoke exclusively with retail expert Greg Buzek, president of retail analyst and market research firm IHL Group, about the price increase. Read MoreKraft Heinz is using AI to make more autonomous supply-chain decisionsFood...
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