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Tesco Announces Frictionless Checkout Store as Brick-and-Mortar Grocers Tap Self-Service
October 19, 2021

Amazon’s hold on the frictionless checkout space is weakening. On Monday (Oct. 18), Tesco, the largest grocery chain in the United Kingdom by market share and one of the top 10 grocery chains in the world by sales, announced plans to open its first checkout-free,...

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London Supermarket Tesco Trials Cashierless GetGo To Rival Amazon Go
October 19, 2021

U.K. supermarket giant Tesco is taking on Amazon Go with its own version of “just walk-out” technology being trialed at its new GetGo stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Marketplaces Mull How to Combat $464B of Counterfeit Goods
October 19, 2021

Amazon, eBay and Etsy, which months ago united in opposition to legislation in the U.S. Senate designed to protect online shoppers from counterfeit products, now stand on opposite sides of the issue after a new bill in the House of Representatives toned down some of...

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Malls Try to Fill Vacancies With Experiences as Traffic Remains Down
October 19, 2021

Mall of America is planning to open a new eSports broadcast studio and gaming venue in early 2022 as shopping centers across the country try to add more experiences to their properties in an attempt to draw consumers in. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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P&G: Homebound, Health-Conscious Consumers Still Driving Increased Consumption
October 19, 2021

With the delta variant slowing workers’ return to the office, consumer goods giant Procter & Gamble Co. said demand for many of its products remains heightened and continues to drive eCommerce growth for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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H&M, Iablaco Partner on Blockchain-Based Clothing Rental Service
October 19, 2021

Clothing retailer H&M’s Mitte Garten location and circular fashion platform Iablaco on Tuesday (Oct. 19) debuted a rental service that capitalizes on the emerging connected and digitized circular fashion industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Clinique Launches NFT for Rewards Members
October 19, 2021

Beauty brand Clinique on Tuesday (Oct. 19) said it is launching the brand’s first digital collectible: a limited-edition non-fungible token (NFT). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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COVID Taught Consumers That 2-Day Delivery Tops Instant Gratification
October 19, 2021

As physical and digital shopping worlds collide, consumers are increasingly making decisions about whether to shop in-store or online based not on product availability but rather what their schedule allows and when they need an item. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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75% of Lease-to-Own Consumers Say It’s Their Only Option to Obtain Durable Goods
October 19, 2021

Building a trusted relationship with retail customers is the easiest way to ensure a healthy and dedicated business connection. Simply put, when businesses offer an array of payment options, including lease-to-own  programs, brand affinity increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...