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Retail
The RealReal CFO Looks to Trim Costs, Sell Higher-Margin Goods
August 26, 2022

Luxury goods reseller The RealReal is looking to cut costs and sell higher-margin products in an effort to turn its first profit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

B2B Payments
CFOs Seek Balance Between Rapid Change, Long-Term Planning
August 26, 2022

The time when companies could confidently make five-year strategic plans passed with the pandemic, according to Jeff Barker, chief financial officer (CFO) at Parachute Home, which sells bedding and other home goods. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Amazon vs Walmart Weekly: The Fall to End Them All
August 26, 2022

In life, as in retail, there are two types of “falls.” 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 completing...

Regulation
Amazon, Flipkart Lobby Against India’s Digital Lending Rules
August 26, 2022

Companies have begun to lobby against India’s new digital lending rules after the regulations interrupted card services and put Amazon loan offerings in peril. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

Delivery
Grab: Off-Peak Discounts Maintain Food Delivery Demand Amid Inflation
August 26, 2022

As food prices rise around the world, Singapore-based Southeast Asian super app Grab is looking to maintain demand for its restaurant delivery offerings while simultaneously boosting the labor economics by shifting spending to off-hours, incentivizing orders at slow periods with discounts. Get the Full Story...

Retail
Ulta Beauty Answers Consumer Call for Omnichannel Options
August 26, 2022

Even as consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores, they continue to shop online as well, Ulta Beauty reported Thursday (Aug. 25) during its quarterly earnings call.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

Retail
Dollar General, Dollar Tree Look to Leverage the ‘Great Retail Trade Down’
August 26, 2022

We’ve seen a series of “great” trends emerge from the pandemic. There was the great digital shift, the great resignation, the great unsubscribe, and now the great trade down trend of 2022 joins the list. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Can Pinterest Monetize Traffic Bump From Hot New ‘Collage’ App?
August 26, 2022

A new standalone app from Pinterest that enables both collage-making and shopping has been quickly embraced by users. 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...

Ridesharing
Ride-Hailing Weekly: Uber Changes Course in Europe, Bolt Faces Uphill Battle in Africa
August 26, 2022

This week, Uber announced it will overhaul its business model in Brussels and launched Uber Rent in the United Kingdom. Meanwhile, both Uber and Bolt face continued strikes in South Africa and Bolt has been forced to curtail its services in Tanzania. Get the Full...