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Retail
UK Brick-and-Mortar Retail Scene Equipped to Handle Amazon Entry
October 08, 2021

After the launch of its first 4-star store in New York in 2018, Amazon has chosen the U.K.’s Bluewater shopping center in Kent as the location of its first 4-star shop outside the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
October 08, 2021

CarGurus on Friday (Oct. 8) announced it is expanding its Instant Max Cash Offer digital retailing feature to 11 new states and Washington, D.C., enabling nearly half of U.S. consumers to utilize the service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

Retail
Department Stores Betting on New Beauty Products to Drive Sales
October 08, 2021

After years of falling traffic and struggling sales that culminated in last year’s bankruptcy filing, JCPenney is embarking on a massive push into the prestige beauty space, hoping to bring back customers and replace its former in-store partnership with Sephora. Get the Full Story Complete...

Payment Methods
UniCredit Teams With JPMorgan on SWIFT Go for Cross-Border Payments
October 08, 2021

UniCredit and J.P. Morgan are teaming up to advance the SWIFT Go project that gives individuals and businesses the ability to make cross-border payments with complete transparency and increased security, according to a press release emailed to PYMNTS on Friday (Oct. 8). Get the Full...

B2B Payments
JPMorgan, AB InBev, Mars Say Direct-to-Consumer and B2B Platforms Represent ‘The Future of Shopping’
October 08, 2021

The ultimate value proposition for commerce, in the midst of the pandemic, is getting what you want, when you want it. The goods and services a consumer wants might always be available on retailers’ shelves – but also online, 24/7, available on platforms with the...

Cross-border Payments
USEND: Compliance Automation Critical in Making X-Border Payments Faster and Cheaper
October 08, 2021

The great digital shift has enabled all sorts of merchants, particularly small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), to move beyond their home territories and cross borders to tap new markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Delivery
Jokr Now Serving Alcohol in NYC With Its 15-Minute Delivery Service
October 07, 2021

Jokr, a grocery delivery firm, will now be delivering alcohol to New York City customers, Grocery Dive reported. Deliveries will be made in 15 minutes or less. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Retail
Costco Same-Store Sales Up 10% in US for September, 8% International
October 07, 2021

Costco has completed another round of high sales, with core same-store growth in September rising 10%, Seeking Alpha reported, citing UBS analyst Michael Lasser. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

eCommerce
Updated Hyundai Site on Amazon Lets Consumers Check Real-Time Inventory, Start Buying Process
October 07, 2021

Hyundai has rolled out new features on its showroom on Amazon for cars aimed at enhancing the car shopping experience. 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...