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Kohl’s Broadens Kohl’s Media Network to Boost Advertising
July 21, 2022

Kohl’s is expanding its in-house retail media agency, Kohl’s Media Network, giving partners access to a suite of omnichannel media services and broadening its advertising opportunities, according to a Thursday (July 21) company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Grocery Roundup: Kroger Expands Virtual Food Court Partnership; Aldi Opens Frictionless Store
July 21, 2022

As grocers look to win consumers’ loyalty, many are seeking to meet a greater share of their shoppers’ food needs, offering not only raw ingredients but also restaurant-made meals. The Kroger Co., for its part, the United States’ largest pure-play grocer, announced Monday (July 18)...

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Ocado Reels in Delivery Expansion as UK Shoppers Head to Stores
July 21, 2022

Customers are reducing their use of delivery for online grocery shopping orders, prompting Ocado to consider a shift in expansion plans for the service in the U.K. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ranpak Debuts Automatic Packaging Solution
July 21, 2022

Paper-based eco-friendly packaging and automated paper packing solutions company Ranpak has launched Flap’it!, a machine that automates the packing of a suite of small products, according to a Thursday (July 21) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tractor Supply’s Record Q2 Reflects Price Hikes, Growth of ‘Needs-Based Merchandise’
July 21, 2022

Pointing to a combination of price increases, growing consumer demand for “needs-based consumable merchandise,” and its strongest-ever eCommerce sales, rural lifestyle retailer Tractor Supply said Thursday (July 21) it had delivered record second-quarter results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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AutoNation Feels Crunch of Rising Inflation Rates With Sales, Revenue Shifts
July 21, 2022

Vehicle retailer AutoNation is feeling the pinch from inflation and bracing for next week’s Federal Reserve decision to boost interest rates as much as a full point, according to its 2022 second-quarter earnings report released Thursday (July 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

eCommerce
Shopify Partners With Airwallex to Drive Global Payments
July 21, 2022

FinTech payments platform Airwallex is partnering with eCommerce firm Shopify to offer online merchants a streamlined integration for payment acceptance from customers around the world. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Mattel, SpaceX Look to Rekindle Astronaut Era With New Line of Toys
July 21, 2022

Mattel has inked a multi-year deal with spacecraft engineering company SpaceX that will see the iconic toymaker launch products “that inspire children and collectors alike to tap into their inner space explorer,” according to the joint press release Tuesday (July 20). Get the Full Story...

B2B Payments
Pivotree, Spryker, Partner on Commerce-as-a-Service
July 21, 2022

Frictionless commerce company Pivotree has formed a partnership with digital commerce platform Spryker, according to a Thursday (July 21) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...