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Top Ecommerce & Retail Stories: Week of June 2

Top Ecommerce & Retail Stories: Week of June 2

Update: 2025-06-06
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Stories Mentioned:✅ 1. Dollar General says its new high-income shoppers are making more trips and spending more 👉 https://www.modernretail.co/operation... Key Takeaways:✔️ High-income shoppers are frequenting Dollar General more often✔️ They’re not just buying essentials — discretionary spending is up✔️ Value messaging is resonating across income brackets✅ 2. Survey: Social media overtakes search engines among Gen Z 👉 https://chainstoreage.com/survey-soci... Key Takeaways:✔️ 41% of Gen Z prefer social platforms for search✔️ TikTok and Instagram are now product discovery tools✔️ Authentic, short-form content is critical for brand visibility✅ 3. Survey: U.S. shoppers already worried about rising costs of holiday essentials 👉 https://chainstoreage.com/survey-us-s... Key Takeaways: ✔️ 70% of shoppers are worried about higher holiday costs ✔️ Spending cuts are coming — fewer gifts, less decor ✔️ Value and budget-friendly promotions will be key✅ 4. Amazon is making Prime Day a four-day event in 2025 👉 https://www.modernretail.co/operation... Key Takeaways: ✔️ Prime Day 2025 will run for four days ✔️ More time for deals means more planning and more pressure ✔️ Retailers should prep campaigns that can sustain for multiple days✅ 5. Amazon testing humanoid robots to deliver packages 👉 https://www.theguardian.com/technolog... Key Takeaways: ✔️ Amazon is testing humanoid robots for last-mile delivery ✔️ These bots are being trained for real-world navigation ✔️ Retailers should watch how automation impacts fulfillment models

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Top Ecommerce & Retail Stories: Week of June 2

Top Ecommerce & Retail Stories: Week of June 2

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