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Walgreens’ Transformation Will Include Boots … For Now
June 28, 2022

After a six-month review period that saw its own stock and the broader markets falling by more than 20%, Walgreens announced Tuesday (June 28) that it has decided to retain ownership of its U.K.-based Boots unit, as well as its No7 cosmetics brand. Get the Full...

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US Retail Inventories Reach 7-Month Low
June 28, 2022

American retail inventories rose 17.3% between May 2021 and May 2022, the Census Bureau reported Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Nike Says Digital Transformation Strategy Working, but Shipping Times Still Elevated
June 28, 2022

In an industry filled with legendary toe-to-toe competition between rival teams and athletes, Nike finds itself similarly embroiled in a binary contest of its own. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Trip.com Reports 270% Spike in Airline Bookings
June 28, 2022

Chinese travel site Trip.com saw a 270% increase in air travel bookings in the past year as European and Asia Pacific countries lifted their COVID-19 restrictions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Retailers Brace for Fresh Supply Chain Disruption From West Coast Ports
June 27, 2022

By the end of this week, 20,000 dock workers spread across 29 different West Coast shipping ports will either have a new contract or not.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Foot Locker to Sell Eastbay Brand to BSN Sports
June 27, 2022

Sporting goods and apparel company BSN Sports is set to acquire high school and college athletic wear provider Eastbay Team Sales from Foot Locker, the company announced in a press release Monday (June 27).Terms were not disclosed. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Complaint: Australian Retailers Using ‘Intrusive’ Facial Recognition
June 27, 2022

A consumer advocacy group says three of Australia’s largest retailers are using “unreasonably intrusive” facial recognition technology on their shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Mars Wants to Turn M&Ms into NFTs
June 24, 2022

Candymaker Mars Inc. has filed for an NFT trademark for its M&M brand, the latest food company hoping to bring its product into the metaverse. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in Retail: FedEx Sees Growth in eCommerce; CarMax Ups Customer Capabilities
June 24, 2022

Today in retail, U.S. senators are trying again to get support for Payment Choice Act, while H&M closes its Shanghai, China, flagship location amid supply chain issues and backlash over lack of Xinjiang cotton use. Plus, Amazon and Walmart lean on high-tech solution as recession...