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Walmart Looks To Spruce Up Clothing Sales; Hires Designer Brandon Maxwell
March 16, 2021

The world’s largest retailer has brought on A-list celebrity designer Brandon Maxwell to bring life — and sales — into two of its private-label brands, in a move designed to counter Amazon’s growing share of apparel sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Target Leads ‘Store Within A Store’ Trend As Retailers Show New Love For Old Tactic
March 16, 2021

When Target announced it was “extending and expanding” its relationship with Apple last month, it was not just about carving out more space to sell more iPhone and iPads, it was about aligning with a winning brand that customers love but more so about boosting traffic that...

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eCommerce Fulfillment Tech Firm Flowspace Notches $31 Million
March 16, 2021

Fulfillment technology platform Flowspace landed $31 million in new funding. BuildGroup headed up the Series B investment, with current investors also participating, according to a Tuesday (March 16) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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DICK’S Sporting Goods Introduces VRST Clothing Brand
March 16, 2021

DICK’S Sporting Goods has rolled out its VRST athletic clothing brand, which is developed for the “modern active man who lives life on the go,” according to a Tuesday (March 16) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Good Eggs’ Grocery Delivery Expands the Concept of Local Eating
March 16, 2021

In the last year, American consumers’ adoption of online grocery solutions has rapidly accelerated. PYMNTS research found that, by December, 23 percent of U.S. grocery shoppers were ordering online more than before the pandemic, and 64 percent of grocery shoppers reported purchasing groceries online at...

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Today In Retail: H&M Says Sales Rebounded As Stores Reopened; British Consumers Choose To ‘Shop...
March 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, H&M indicated that 80 percent of its 5,000 global stores had currently opened up again from pandemic-related closures, while more U.K. consumers are turning to social media platforms to do their shopping. Plus, factory and retail industry activity jumped in...

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Global Apparel Giant H&M Says Sales Snap Back As 80 Pct Of Stores Have Reopened
March 15, 2021

Swedish fashion retailer H&M said Monday (March 15) that 80 percent of its 5,000 global stores had currently reopened from COVID-related closures, marking a continued rebound in sales and earnings that have been battered by the pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Is Amazon About To Start A Food Fight With Walmart Over Physical Stores?
March 15, 2021

Just as Amazon finally caught up to Walmart in the battle for share of total U.S. retail sales, the dominant digital retailer looks to be aiming to close the last — and only — major category where it lags behind Walmart: food and beverage. Get...

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Retail, Manufacturing Activity Exceeds Expectations In China
March 15, 2021

Factory and retail industry activity jumped in China during January and February, coming out ahead of expectations, Reuters reported. 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...