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Retail
Today in Retail: Etsy Tries to Make Marketplace More Personal; Wayfair Plans Permanent Physical Stores
November 04, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Etsy executives want the marketplace to be an alternative to other “commoditized” commerce experiences, while Wayfair is preparing to set up permanent store locations after four years of testing pop-ups and temporary shops. Also, Express has expanded its social commerce...

Payment Methods
Square Cash App Available for Teen Use With Parental OK
November 04, 2021

Square has made its Cash App available to everyone aged 13 and up, according to a Thursday (Nov. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

Delivery
Domino’s Looks to Outsource Delivery to Customers With Self-Pickup of Pizzas
November 04, 2021

With digital off-premise ordering remaining elevated even as labor conditions make it difficult for restaurants to meet demand, Domino’s is looking for ways to reduce its own labor costs by encouraging consumers to pick up the slack. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

Delivery
Instacart, Publix Join Forces on Quick Delivery
November 04, 2021

Instacart and the supermarket chain Publix have joined forces on Publix’s virtual convenience offering, which lets customers choose products from Publix and have them delivered by Instacart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Luxury Brand Net-a-Porter Steps Into Resale Market
November 04, 2021

The online luxury fashion brand Net-a-Porter has entered the resale fashion market, Green Queen reported. 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,...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Carlyle Could Take Metro Bank Private
November 04, 2021

The likelihood of rising interest rates in the U.K. could be the motivation for private equity firm Carlyle’s potential takeover bid of Metro Bank, according to a Financial Times report on Thursday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Social Commerce
Facebook Bolsters Live Shopping Platform
November 04, 2021

Facebook this week is expanding its live shopping opportunities, building on its Live Shopping Fridays that debuted this summer, per a Thursday (Nov. 4) report in Digiday citing Facebook Shopping Business Product Marketing Lead Kate Gronso. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

eCommerce
Cart.com Partners with Extend to Advance New Revenues, Customer Satisfaction
November 04, 2021

End-to-end eCommerce platform Cart.com is partnering with extended warranty firm Extend to advance new revenue streams for merchants while also offering consumers increased satisfaction, according to a Thursday (Nov. 4) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Grocery Roundup: Frictionless Checkout Goes Big with Amazon, Circle K 
November 04, 2021

Amazon is going big, literally, with its “Just Walk Out” cashierless checkout system. The chain has opened its largest-yet Amazon Fresh grocery store with the technology, the Chicago Sun Times reported Thursday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...