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Consumer Frustration with Out-of-Stocks Presents eGrocery Opportunity
January 13, 2022

Once again, United States grocery shortages are making headlines, and consumers growing frustrated with these out-of-stocks. Weather events, COVID-19 surges, and consequent labor challenges, among other factors, are making it increasingly difficult for grocers to keep shelves full. For grocery shoppers, for whom inventory availability...

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Luxury Brands Louis Vuitton, Prada, Cartier Team to Track Provenance on a Blockchain
January 13, 2022

If you’ve ever shopped in midtown Manhattan, you know that you can buy a Louis Vuitton bag for $2,000 in Neiman Marcus or $20 from the guy across the street with a blanket full of “Louis Vuitton” bags. And without a close inspection, they often...

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Sneaker Reseller StockX Inches Toward IPO As reCommerce Continues to Roil Retail
January 13, 2022

It is possibly the worst kept secret in retail. That Detroit-based sneaker resale platform StockX is looking to go public is hardly a revelation, given a string of fundraisings that, as of April, left it with a $3.8 billion valuation. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Shaquille O’Neal Reportedly Entering Metaverse With Virtual Footwear
January 13, 2022

Basketball Hall of Famer Shaquille O’Neal and Authentic Brands Group filed for three trademark applications for the word SHAQ last month for “non-downloadable virtual footwear, clothing, headwear, eyewear” and more “for use in virtual environments,” Footwear News reported Wednesday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story...

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Fast Retailing Cautions About COVID-19 Uncertainty Ahead for Uniqlo
January 13, 2022

Even as it was reporting a record net profit of 93.5 billion yen ($816 million) for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 that ended Nov. 30, Uniqlo owner Fast Retailing warned that uncertainty related to the ongoing spread of the COVID-19 pandemic could mean trouble...

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Here’s Why Discount Retailers are Still Adding New Stores: They Make Shopping Fun
January 13, 2022

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Gap Recruits Frank Ape Creator for NFTs
January 12, 2022

Gap has recruited the artist behind Frank Ape to launch its first collection of nonfungible tokens (NFTs), the fashion retailer announced Wednesday (Jan. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Vehicle Brands Offer Car Shoppers a Seamless Experience Online and In-Store
January 12, 2022

About five years ago, Toyota saw that potential customers who were shopping for cars online were turning to third-party websites to get some information they couldn’t get elsewhere. Toyota sites, regional sites and dealer sites were not always consistent across the country and didn’t always...

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UK Retailers Buoyed by Holiday Shopping Season
January 12, 2022

Retailers J Sainsbury, JD Sports and Dunelm all upgraded their earnings forecasts after they enjoyed a flurry of activity during the holiday shopping season, enough to overcome ongoing supply chain snafus and increasing costs of goods and services across the board during the COVID-19 pandemic....