The SKUpe

A weekly retail industry roundup, where we curate the most essential news, insights and thought leadership along with a dose of fun each week.


'Haul' shoppers cost small retailers more than fraudsters do

Aug 19, 2026

'Haul' shoppers cost small retailers more than fraudsters do

Pedro Ramos on the data gap that makes small retailers more exposed to return abuse

Your packaging is doing more selling than you think

Aug 12, 2026

Your packaging is doing more selling than you think

Plus: Tariff refunds are arriving — have you filed? | Serial returners are costing independent retailers more than chains

The financial forecast retailers need

Aug 5, 2026

The financial forecast retailers need

A former Wall Street analyst on building a stress-tested budget and moving slow inventory before it becomes a cash flow problem

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