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Amid Work From Home Shift, Target’s Activewear Brand Hits $1 Billion In Sales
February 08, 2021

Target’s “All in Motion” line of workout clothes and exercise equipment, launched just last year, has struck pay dirt during the pandemic. All in Motion — which includes everything from sports bras to hand weights to yoga mats — has become “a billion-dollar brand.” Get...

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Stimulus And eCommerce Surge Lift Dept. Store Sales In January
February 08, 2021

Sales at U.S. department stores did something last month they haven’t done in a while: They grew. In fact, the 1.5 percent year-on-year increase posted collectively by the nation’s large retail chain stores was the first time since 2019 that this battered and diminished segment...

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Nissan Taps CarSaver To Support Online Car Buying Platform
February 08, 2021

Nissan has chosen automotive eCommerce technology provider CarSaver to fuel the new Nissan@Home platform. The automaker chose CarSaver’s online shopping system to support parts of a new purchasing experience for clients following a successful experimental effort with seven dealers, according to an announcement. Get the...

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Kroger Will Pay Workers $100 To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
February 08, 2021

The Kroger Co. family of companies said it would provide a single $100 payment to all workers who get the “full manufacturer-recommended doses” of the coronavirus vaccine, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Grocery Roundup: Supermarkets Aid In Vaccine Distribution, Sustainability Becomes Commercially Viable
February 07, 2021

As the vaccine rollout continues across the country and the world, a wide range of businesses, from Amazon to Starbucks have offered to assist with distribution. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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DoorDash, Vroom And Robinhood Play For Iconic Status In The Super Commercial Bowl
February 06, 2021

Are you ready for some football … commercials? The Big Game kicks off on Sunday (Feb. 7), and while tens of millions will tune in to see the Tampa Bay Buccaneers take on the Kansas City Chiefs — or, more specifically, to see Tom Brady...

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QSRs Anticipate Strong Sales For Super Bowl Sunday
February 05, 2021

Super Bowl Sunday is one of the busiest days for a number of wing and pizza quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains. The occasion comes as chicken wings and pizza have been a central part of the quarantine diet for Americans amid the pandemic, CNBC reported. Get...

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Today In Retail: PriceSmart Reports 5.2 Pct Climb In Net Merchandise Sales; Walmart Purchases Ad...
February 05, 2021

In today’s top retail news, PriceSmart, Inc. announced a 5.2 percent rise in net merchandise sales between January 2020 and January 2021, while Walmart is acquiring the technology and assets behind Thunder. Plus, Costco reported its January sales data and stimulus checks have shored up...

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China’s Luckin Coffee Files For Chapter 15 Bankruptcy Protection In US
February 05, 2021

Luckin Coffee, which saw two of its top executives fired last year for mismanagement, said it has filed for Chapter 15 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. so it can move forward with its restructuring efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...