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Pandemic Fuels Highest Demand For Personal Computers In 10 Years
January 12, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling a shift from mobile devices as personal computers (PCs) close 2020 with the biggest sales numbers in 10 years, according to a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report on Tuesday (Jan. 12), citing industry data. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Marie Kondo Joins Forces With The Container Store
January 11, 2021

Just in time for the resolution season, decluttering maven Marie Kondo has officially joined forces with The Container Store to help consumers clean up their acts. Kondo is best known for her Netflix show, in which she helps consumers simplify their lives by decluttering their...

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GameStop Overhauls Board, Appoints Chewy Co-Founder
January 11, 2021

Video game retailer GameStop is overhauling its board of directors to focus on eCommerce and has appointed Chewy’s former CEO and co-founder Ryan Cohen. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Ben & Jerry’s Rolls Out Frozen Dog Treats
January 11, 2021

Ben & Jerry’s is debuting new Doggie Desserts products to offer frozen dog treats, CNBC reported. 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 our daily...

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Rebranded Citizens Pay Expands POS Merchant Services
January 11, 2021

Providence, Rhode Island-based Citizens Financial Group is advancing the reach of its national point-of-sale (POS) offering for merchants, renaming it Citizens Pay, the company announced Monday (Jan. 11).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Staples Makes Third Bid To Buy Office Depot For $2.1 Billion
January 11, 2021

Staples is hoping the third time’s the charm, as it seeks to buy rival Office Depot for a reported $2.1 billion. 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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Today In Retail: CarLotz Looks To Launch Hub Network; Build-A-Bear Anticipates eCommerce Jump
January 11, 2021

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz, Inc. unveiled plans to launch a nationwide hub network, while Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. anticipates a jump in eCommerce demand for fiscal 2020 fourth quarter in comparison to the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter. Plus, retail rents have fallen to historic lows in...

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Trying To Reason With Returns Season: 51 Percent Of Consumers Would Keep Goods For Discounts
January 11, 2021

While early to mid-January is always the return season, this year has long been forecast to be a spot more active than its predecessors given the volume of gifts bought online during the 2020 holiday rush. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Outstanding Foods Aims To Hog The Market For Plant-Based Pork
January 11, 2021

Outstanding Foods wants to help consumers bring home the bacon – or at least the plant-based equivalent of it. The four-year-old startup, which just raised $10 million in Series A funding, develops non-meat equivalents of pork rinds, bacon seasoning and other piggy products for the...