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Office Depot Parent ODP To Split B2B From Retail Amid Slump In Sales
May 05, 2021

The parent company of retailer Office Depot said on Wednesday (May 5) that it is splitting its B2B unit from its chain of 1,100 physical stores to create two independent publicly traded businesses that can focus on their respective areas of expertise while also unlocking...

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WineDirect Rolls Out D2C Platform With BigCommerce Amid Rising Demand For Online Booze
May 05, 2021

Coming off a year in which online alcohol sales doubled, the country’s largest direct-to-consumer (D2C) wine merchant has teamed up with a leading eCommerce platform provider to enable scores of vintners an increased ability to sell and promote their products. Get the Full Story Complete...

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EVgo Reaches 250,000+ Customers On Its Charging Network Nationwide
May 05, 2021

EVgo announced that it has achieved more than a quarter of a million customers on its charging network throughout the country, according to a Wednesday (May 5) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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TrueCar, Roadster Team To Help Car Shoppers Finalize Deals
May 05, 2021

Digital automotive marketplace TrueCar has rolled out an experimental program with automotive digital sales platform Roadster, according to an announcement. 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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Groupon Targets User Experience With Local Destination Offerings
May 04, 2021

Groupon said it is striving to become the ultimate destination for local happenings with the launch of its new personalized user experience (UX) approach that aims to connect people with relevant business deals. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Pepsi Opens Virtual QSR To Encourage Beverage-First Ordering
May 04, 2021

As newly vaccinated consumers return to restaurants, food and beverage brands with both at-home and away-from-home offerings are redirecting their focus to the latter. PepsiCo, for one, noted upon the release of its Q1 earnings that the brand is looking toward the return of these...

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Today In Retail: Camping World Boosts Full-Year Guidance; Walgreens Grows Omnichannel With Same-Day Delivery Launch
May 04, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Camping World Holdings reported rising revenue as it bolstered its full-year guidance, while Walgreens is rolling out nationwide same-day delivery in under two hours. Plus, CVS has managed to eclipse its year-ago pandemic-fueled retail sales. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Farmers Markets Return, Offering In-Person Community
May 04, 2021

While the events of the past 14 months have forced major changes across industries, especially among food sellers, farmers markets have had the unique advantage of being primarily outdoor events, making mid-pandemic operations possible with certain anti-COVID regulations. Now, as temperatures warm, farmers markets are...

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Revionics’ AI Tools Help Retailers ‘Win The War On Price’
May 04, 2021

It could be argued that within the complex calculus of variables that influence a consumer’s retail buying decision — be it quality, availability, brand loyalty or myriad other considerations — price reigns supreme. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...