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Grocery Roundup: On-Demand Economy Comes for Discount Grocery
October 21, 2021

Digital holdout Grocery Outlet, a California-based grocer for value-seeking consumers with over 400 stores across six states, is finally getting online. The chain announced Thursday (Oct. 21) that it is partnering with Instacart for a pilot test of same-day delivery at 68 of its stores....

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Mulberry, Square Join Forces to Let Square Sellers Offer Product Protection Coverage
October 21, 2021

Product protection platform Mulberry has introduced a new app in the Square app marketplace to provide customers of merchants using the point-of-sale and payment processing platform with extended warranties and accident protection, according to a Wednesday (Oct. 20) press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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D2C Apparel Retailers Tempt Investors With Forecast for 80K Fewer Physical Stores to Compete With
October 21, 2021

A series of proposed public offerings from eCommerce companies are putting the digital shopping experience on display and highlighting potential pitfalls for merchants as consumers continue to shift more of their attention to digital channels. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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PayPal’s Interest in Pinterest Adds Social Commerce to Super-App Vision
October 21, 2021

PayPal may soon be making a social commerce purchase, though likely on a larger scale than consumers buying many items: The financial services company is reportedly interested in buying the photo-sharing social media platform Pinterest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Crocs Says Demand ‘Way Beyond’ Supply Amid Factory Closures, Supply Chain Snags
October 21, 2021

Crocs executives say they remain on track to reach both long- and short-term sales goals despite supply chain headwinds as demand for the polarizing footwear continues to outpace supply. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart Expands Delivery Options Ahead of Holidays
October 21, 2021

Walmart said on Thursday (Oct. 21) that it’s extending store delivery hours during the holiday season, adding more delivery windows for customers to get their orders and more delivery-eligible items in anticipation of the annual shopping rush. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Blackstone Snags Spanx Majority Ownership
October 21, 2021

Blackstone Inc. is buying a majority stake in women’s shapewear company Spanx Inc. in a move that puts Spanx’s value at $1.2 billion, according to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Today in Retail: Ulta Beauty Bolstering Digital Abilities; Shopify Teams up With Spotify
October 20, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Ulta Beauty is trying to build the “digital store of the future,” while Shopify is set to help Spotify artists sell merchandise through a new partnership with the streaming music company. Also, global beauty brand Mary Kay has launched a...

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Luggage, Footwear Could Benefit From Rebounding Mobility
October 20, 2021

When Delta Airlines recently reported its first quarterly profit since the start of the pandemic, it was seen as a positive sign of recovery for the entire airline sector, but it may also signal good news for certain retail categories, such as luggage, that suffered...