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Walmart Turns Social Commerce Videos Into One-Click Checkout
December 14, 2021

If there’s one thing consumers and merchants both hate, it’s friction. Anything that slows, interrupts or in any way impedes the natural flow of commerce is a nasty no-no that must be dealt with. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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With 10 Shopping Days Till Christmas, Consumers’ Delivery Expectations Are Unbending
December 14, 2021

10…  9….   8….   Who doesn’t love the drama of a good countdown clock — which, in the parlance of NASA, now stands at T minus 10 days and counting. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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JCPenney Adds Forever 21 Collection
December 13, 2021

Department store chain JCPenney on Monday (Dec. 13) added Forever 21 to its offering of national fashion brands in 100 U.S. stores and online at jcpenney.com to increase the store’s appeal to teenagers and young adults. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Clik2pay Launches Refund Processing Feature 
December 13, 2021

The payments provider Clik2pay has unveiled a refund processing feature, designed to allow retailers to refund money using its service.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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From Bullet-Proof Glass to eCommerce Shift, Crime Spree Spawns Rethink on Retail
December 13, 2021

You’ve seen the shocking videos and read the growing news reports. U.S. retailers are under siege from an unprecedented attack of organized criminals helping themselves to thousands — and in some cases even millions — of dollars’ worth of merchandise, in brazen heists often conducted...

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18% of Connected Consumers Now Make Weekly Online Purchases, 4% Do So Daily
December 13, 2021

It doesn’t matter if you’re taking batting practice or perfecting your favorite recipe — the more you do something, the more comfortable you get doing it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Ryder Adding Whiplash for Nationwide eCommerce and Omnichannel Fulfillment
December 13, 2021

Supply chain, transportation and fleet management network Ryder System, Inc., on Monday (Dec. 13) announced it has agreed to acquire omnichannel fulfillment and logistics services company Whiplash for about $480 million in cash. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Made-to-Order Fashion Emerges as Viable Option
December 13, 2021

For most shoppers, the idea of having an item of clothing purposely made for them sees to be a bit extreme, but made-to-order fashion is emerging as a real option for shoppers who would rather fork out the extra cash than pick through racks of...

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Today in Retail: Chewy Hits 20M Active Members; Nike Files Complaint Against Adidas Over Patents
December 10, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Chewy surpassed 20 million active customers in the third quarter as it continues to build out a pet health platform, while Nike has filed a complaint with the U.S. International Trade Commission asking it to block imports of certain Adidas...