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JCPenney’s CEO Has Tough Road Ahead
December 27, 2019

In the coming year, the relatively new CEO of JCPenney, Jill Soltau, has much work ahead of her. 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 to...

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JD.com Launches SEVEN FUN Experiential Store; Walmart To Put Focus On Supercenters
December 27, 2019

Retailers are designing brick-and-mortar spaces around experiences to attract and keep customers. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Digitizing The Store Sales Associate Experience
December 27, 2019

For all the benefits of shopping online in terms of convenience and speed, one of the tradeoffs is that it is essentially a solitary experience. Online shoppers are more or less on their own when it comes to selecting what they want based wholly on...

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Premium Malls Strained By Online Competitors
December 26, 2019

Top-tier malls in the country, once thought to be impervious to the changing retail landscape, have been struggling lately, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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How Inventory Liquidators Benefit From Strong Holiday Spending
December 26, 2019

Returns are an inevitable part of holiday shopping, and this year, shoppers are forecasted to bring back a whopping $90 billion to $95 billion worth of goods that were purchased during the holidays. The increase marks a predicted 15 percent to 20 percent rise from...

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Cashierless Checkout Faces Worker Backlash In France
December 26, 2019

The rise of eCommerce in France has been changing the way retailers operate in the country, and it’s been worrying workers and citizens alike over concerns that the job market will fundamentally change, according to a report by The New York Times. Get the Full...

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UPS Expects 26 Pct. YOY Returns Increase On Jan. 2
December 26, 2019

National Returns Day, which is Jan. 2, is expected to break records for the seventh consecutive year, UPS said in a press release on Thursday (Dec. 26), confirming its predictions from last month. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Five Lessons In Retail Reinvention From 2019
December 26, 2019

The year is almost done — in less than a week the ball will be dropped and the new year and new decade will be underway. But before we shut the door on 2019, it bears taking a moment to note how much the world...

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Mainland China Drives Increase In Tiffany’s Holiday Sales
December 26, 2019

Holiday sales rose at Tiffany & Co. despite challenges in Japan and Hong Kong. The jewelry company experienced double-digit sales increases in mainland China, which were offset by Hong Kong’s declines, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...