Retail News: Top Stories
December 13, 2019
Top stories in retail news and the business headlines that interest us today.
How Facebook Learns What You Buy
Business Insider — This is how Facebook learns what you buy at physical stores in order to show you relevant ads — and how to opt out
“If you recently bought something at a physical store, you might have noticed an uptick in the number of Facebook ads you saw related to that store or the item you bought.”
Old Navy + Postmates
“This week Old Navy announced it had hooked up with Postmates for deliveries of its apparel for the holiday season. Though it’s described as a limited test, there are suggestions it could become a more permanent fixture for both companies.”
Sluggish Retail Sales
MarketWatch — Retail sales fall short of forecast in the early stages of the holiday season. Poor omen?
“Sales at U.S. retailers rose slightly in November and mostly benefited a few merchants such as auto dealers and internet stores, suggesting the holiday season got off to a sluggish start.”
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