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AUGUST 27, 2025 |
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Which is the top casual dining choice for Gen Zers, according to YouGov? |
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A) Texas Roadhouse B) Wingstop C) Olive Garden D) Chili's |
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TOP STORY |
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The luxury industry has a counterfeit problem. |
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The number of tests run using Entrupy’s authentication software spiked by 40% to 50% in 2024, the company said in its annual “State of the Fake” report.
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Suspected counterfeits account for more than half of the goods rejected by Vestiaire Collective—up from one-third in 2021. |
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How we got here: The rise of counterfeiting has several root causes. |
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They’re considerably more affordable. Persistent price hikes have pushed luxury goods out of reach for most shoppers, while reports of diminishing quality have aggravated even those who can afford a $10,000 Chanel handbag. |
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IN THE NEWS |
Amazon and Walmart pulled ahead in Q2 while Target remained bogged down. The Q2 performances of Amazon, Walmart, and Target illustrate the retailers’ diverging fortunes as shoppers reassess their spending priorities. Read online |
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Google debuts loyalty perks for retail ads ahead of holiday season. Sephora, an early adopter, reported a 20% increase in click-through rates from loyalty-focused annotations, per Google. Read online
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Walmart rolls out next-day delivery for some marketplace orders in five major cities. The service will be available to customers in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Atlanta, and Houston, with plans to eventually expand to more areas. Read online
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Gemini rolls out XRP rewards credit card. Crypto exchange Gemini launched an XRP edition of the Gemini credit card in collaboration with Ripple, per a press release. Read online | | | |
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ANALYSIS |
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Dentsu recently launched Robmix, a new business embedding itself in Roblox’s culture and users, per a Dentsu press release. Robmix is a platform created with the goal of “discovering and developing the next generation of creators” on Roblox and focuses on entertainment opportunities related to users. |
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PODCAST |
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On today's episode, we discuss the unofficial list of the most interesting retailers for the month of August, including Rare Beauty, Walmart, and Anthropologie. Tune in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you listen to podcasts. Follow us on Instagram. “Behind the Numbers” is made possible by Awin. |
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