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Party City Says Halloween Sales at ‘Lower End of Expectations’
November 08, 2022

Consumers purchased Halloween decorations at a lukewarm rate in October and retailer Party City expects that to continue for the rest of the year.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Gap Sells China Retail Business to eCommerce Platform Baozun
November 08, 2022

In a move to better connect its retail brand to Chinese consumers, Gap has agreed to sell its local online business to Baozun, an eCommerce retailer in China. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Adidas Names Puma Head Bjørn Gulden as New CEO
November 08, 2022

Struggling sneaker giant Adidas has found its new CEO in Bjørn Gulden, the head of rival shoe brand Puma. 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...

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Planet Fitness Sees Record Membership With Gen Z’s Help
November 08, 2022

There was a time before the pandemic when Generation Z was the smallest portion of Planet Fitness’ membership base. 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...

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27% of Retailers Want to Outsource Their Loyalty Programs
November 08, 2022

As consumers flock to the aisles, as they opt to move to in-store settings to get what they need, merchants need to keep them engaged, enough so that the browsing turns into buying. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

B2B Payments
Visa: Digital DNA Forges Great Companies During Tough Times
November 08, 2022

Up until quite recently, treasurers and chief financial officers (CFOs) didn’t see any pressing need to go digital. 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...

Cross Border Commerce
Payment Orchestration Proves Critical to Cross-Border Sales Success
November 08, 2022

As more and more merchants seek expansion into markets abroad in search of new consumers willing to buy, they’re also apt to find a few other things waiting for them in foreign lands, namely, a raft of currency and cultural differences and the challenge of...

Cross-border Payments
Navigating Global Real-Time Rails Poses Challenges in India
November 08, 2022

Globalization and the great digital shift are doing much to create new revenue opportunities for all manner of firms — large and small — that export their offerings (sometimes via platforms) into new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

B2B Payments
B2B Marketplaces Offer FIs Game-Changing Opportunity to Drive Payments Innovation
November 08, 2022

Historically, the process of buying and maintaining a vehicle has rarely been a one-stop-shop experience. It often involved engaging with a car dealer, a provider for auto parts and accessories like tires and wheels, and another for after-sale services, among others. Get the Full Story...