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Smart Retail Brands Drive Hybrid Shopping Experience in the UAE
September 25, 2022

In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), retailers are increasingly denying the distinction between online and in-store shopping, and the country has emerged as one of the world’s most advanced in terms of the “phygital” retail experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Who’s Going Connected Grocery Shopping This Weekend?
September 23, 2022

As eCommerce becomes the norm for food purchases, digital technologies are increasingly making their way into grocers’ and restaurants’ physical spaces, PYMNTS research and news coverage this week reveals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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UK Tempts Tourists With Tax-Free Shopping
September 23, 2022

Retailers in the U.K. can roll out the tax-free welcome mat to overseas visitors now that the region has re-instituted the tourist perk in hopes it will help lure people to the area to vacation and shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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From Football to Foodies, Amazon and Walmart Try out New Customer Connections
September 23, 2022

In football circles it’s called a “Hail Mary” — a last-second pass heaved into the endzone in hopes of winning the game with no time left on the clock. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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French Law Aims to Give Small Bookshops an Edge Against Amazon
September 23, 2022

France will impose a minimum 3-euro (about $3) delivery fee for online book sales of less than 35 euros (about $34) in a bid to give small bookstores competing against eCommerce goliaths a fighting chance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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UK Retailers Struggle to Stem Slumping Sales, While Canada Sees Slight Increase
September 23, 2022

Retailers in the U.K. reported a drop in sales for September and expect that trend to continue next month as businesses prepare for the holiday shopping season. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Costco Earnings Reflect New Competition as Consumers, Rival Retailers Trade Down
September 23, 2022

Since opening its first warehouse store in Seattle 40 years ago, Costco has never wavered from its mission “to continually provide our members with quality goods and services at the lowest possible prices.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kroger Boosts eCommerce Efforts; DoorDash Drives Sales With DoubleDash
September 22, 2022

Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, is making several moves to boost its competitive position in eCommerce across grocery and prepared meal categories. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers Sharpen in-House Ads to Bring Fresh Revenue, Better Brand Service
September 22, 2022

In some ways, a new ad platform launched today (Sept. 22) by alcohol eCommerce site Drizly is the retail industry equivalent of a dating service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...