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More Layoffs Announced At REI
July 14, 2020

Less than 90 days after REI, the outdoor recreation retailer, cut 25 percent of its workforce at its Kent, Washington headquarters, hundreds more workers will be laid off nationwide amid the pandemic, SeattlePI reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Apple Stores Unlikely To Reopen Before 2021
July 14, 2020

Apple Inc. employees and shoppers who expected to see the California-based technology giant reopen its stores this summer got some bad news. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Livestreamed Commerce Goes Glam(hive)
July 14, 2020

Livestreaming eCommerce is finally picking up steam in the U.S., care of an evolving business model from a three-year-old startup called Glamhive. The company has hosted two events so far, bringing at least one major sponsor together with a star-studded array of Hollywood stylist talent....

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How Retailers Are Cashing In On A US Coin Shortage
July 14, 2020

As the United States experiences a coin shortage due to the pandemic, some brick-and-mortar retailers are forcing consumers to tell cashiers to “keep the change.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Coca-Cola Serves Up Contactless ‘Pour By Phone’ Feature
July 13, 2020

Contactless payments have been available since the mid-1990s, but the coronavirus has put the technology in the forefront. 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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Casinos’ — And Disney Parks’ — Digital 3.0 Shift
July 13, 2020

A somewhat rocky reopening is afoot in America as businesses try to meld governmental mandates with the realities of foot traffic to forge new models from existing retail concepts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Retailer New York & Company Declares Bankruptcy
July 13, 2020

The corporate parent of New York & Company has filed for federal bankruptcy court protection in the latest in a growing lineup of big-name retailers that have imploded amid the coronavirus-driven economic downturn. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Retailers Hit With Sticker Shock Amid Mass Liquidation Sales
July 13, 2020

Reeling from the impact of the coronavirus, department store chains and other retailers are scrambling to offload mountains of now-unwanted clothing and other products. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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British Retail Traffic Dropped By 56.6 Pct In June
July 13, 2020

As consumer demand stays low even with the “turning point” of thousands of more shops reopening, retail traffic for June was significantly lower than the same month in 2019. Numbers from the retail experts at Springboard show that traffic throughout British shopping destinations dropped by...