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Strong Luxury Demand Drives LVMH Sales
October 13, 2021

Luxury products group LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton on Tuesday (Oct. 12) said its revenue rose 46% from 2020 in the first nine months of the year to 44.2 billion euros (more than $51 billion), including organic growth of 40% from January through September year...

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Occasionwear Retailers Benefit from Needs of Buy Now, Get Now Consumers
October 13, 2021

Amid the accelerated shift to eCommerce over the past 18 months, apparel purchase behaviors have changed the most — 17% of all consumers are buying more of their clothing and accessories online than they did last year, according to PYMNTS data, including nearly 20% of...

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Retailers Look to Digital Marketplaces to Expand Customer Base
October 13, 2021

Crafts retail chain Michaels is preparing to launch two different digital marketplaces to attract both creators and consumers, taking a page from Etsy’s playbook as the retailer continues to transition its business after going private six months ago. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Fast Fashion Faces Strong Headwinds, Changing Consumer Preferences
October 13, 2021

Fast fashion, once seen as a way for brands and consumers alike to stay on top of the latest trends, is facing a reckoning. As consumers become more environmentally conscious and secondhand apparel becomes more easily accessible while tangled supply chains are delaying product availability,...

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Lowe’s Launches Omnichannel Advertising Platform
October 13, 2021

Lowe’s Companies, Inc. on Wednesday (Oct. 13) announced the creation of a retail media service that includes a variety of omnichannel advertising services to boost brands’ positions in the home lifestyle landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Kroger Eyes Market Expansion to Northeast With Planned Delivery Fulfillment Centers
October 12, 2021

Kroger is expanding into the northeast market and will be adding customer fulfillment centers (CFCs) and boosting its rapid online deliveries, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Today in Retail: Signet Buys Diamonds Direct; Consumers Find Time to Schedule Shopping
October 12, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Signet Jewelers is making another acquisition to expand its reach, while appointment shopping is catching on among consumers. Also, Dr. Martens and Nordstrom are partnering on an in-store pop-up in New York City, and Vroom is acquiring United Auto Credit...

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Brands, Tech Giants See International Opportunity in Streaming Commerce
October 12, 2021

The past year has seen an acceleration of shoppable videos and livestreams as retailers rush to meet home-based consumers — and as brands continue to explore the technology, it’s likely that the trend is here to stay. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Social Media Giants Jockey to Attract Brands, Influencers
October 12, 2021

With social commerce expected to top $36 billion this year and at least $45 billion next year, retailers are increasing their interest and investment in social media platforms — and those same platforms are dialing in on their efforts to secure consumers’ dollars. Get the...