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Today In Retail: Bed Bath & Beyond Launches Wild Sage Brand; Perfect Corp. Links Up...
June 23, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Bed Bath & Beyond debuted another owned brand, while Perfect Corp. has integrated with Facebook. Plus, Nordstrom and Indochino are launching store-in-store shops. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Grocery Delivery Company Dingdong Pegs IPO Valuation At $6B
June 23, 2021

Chinese grocer Dingdong is setting its sights on getting a $6 billion valuation when it goes public in the U.S. The company, which is backed by Japan’s SoftBank Vision Fund II, delivers groceries mainly in such big Chinese cities as Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen and Hangzhou....

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Warby Parker IPO Would Tap Dual Specialty Retail And D2C Trends
June 23, 2021

D2C to IPO. 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 this form, you agree to receive marketing communications...

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Embark Joins Convoy Of Self-Driving Truck Firms Going Public With $5.2B SPAC Deal
June 23, 2021

Embark Trucks, a self-driving vehicle company, is set to go public in a deal valued at about $5.2 billion. The San Francisco-based startup is merging with a special-purpose acquisition company (SPAC), Northern Genesis Acquisition Corp., a press release said. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Krispy Kreme Vs Dunkin’: Opposite Approaches To Turning Donuts To Dollars
June 23, 2021

Krispy Kreme started this June out with a bang, filing its S-1 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) publicly and announcing its intended return to the public markets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Target’s New ESG Initiative Proves Sustainability Is No Longer Optional
June 23, 2021

With its new “Target Forward” initiative, the Minnesota-based retail chain has created a centralized set of sustainability goals on par with Amazon, Walmart and countless other retailers, at a time when retailers are increasingly rethinking their priorities and reacting to changing consumer preferences. Get the...

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Nordstrom, Indochino Partner On 21 Store-In-Store Locations Amid Back-To-Work Surge
June 23, 2021

Luxury department store Nordstrom and men’s custom-fit fashion retailer Indochino said Wednesday (June 23) they are launching nearly two dozen store-in-store locations in a move aimed at boosting sales at both companies at a time of changing taste and demand for back-to-work clothing. Get the...

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Prime Day Shoppers Bought Smaller Items, More Groceries Vs Big-Ticket Binges
June 23, 2021

Shoppers who flocked to Amazon to pick up summer savings walked away with less in their cart on average than in previous years, a potential sign that the earliest Prime Day yet did not cannibalize back-to-school sales happening later this summer. Get the Full Story...

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Perfect Corp. Integrates With Facebook For AR Beauty-Try Ons
June 23, 2021

Beauty technology company Perfect Corp. has integrated with Facebook for the growth of augmented reality (AR) digital beauty try-on and shopping experiences throughout Facebook and Instagram, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...