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US Demand For Trucking Fuels Pay Increases For Drivers
April 14, 2021

As the U.S. emerges from the COVID-19 crisis, a surge in truck traffic has shippers boosting drivers’ pay. 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...

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As Bed Bath & Beyond’s 3-Year Transformation Plan Progresses, Investors Get Antsy
April 14, 2021

By most measures it has been an extraordinary year for Bed Bath & Beyond, as the operator of more than 1,000 stores and a half dozen branded websites scrambled early on to adapt to COVID stores closures, then hustled to adapt to changing consumer habits...

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Big Money Pours Into Makeup Business Amid ‘Roaring 20s’ Rebound
April 14, 2021

When the head of the world’s largest fragrance and cosmetics company said two months ago that L’Oréal was counting on a post-pandemic euphoria rally that would resemble the “roaring 20s,” some cynics may have snickered, while other believers seem to have taken note. Get the...

Retail
1847 Goedeker, Appliances Connection Post Triple-Digit Order Growth
April 14, 2021

Appliance and furniture eCommerce retailer 1847 Goedeker and Appliances Connection posted “strong order growth” in March, according to a Wednesday (April 14) announcement. Appliances Connection is under a definitive deal to be purchased by 1847 Goedeker, the news release stated. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Value Retailer Citi Trends’ Sales Surge Fueled By Customer Loyalty, Stimulus Funds
April 14, 2021

Citi Trends, Inc., a value retailer of clothing, accessories and home trends that has nearly 600 stores throughout the country, said that its total sales for the first quarter, through April 3, 2021, soared by 77.2 percent in contrast to the same timeframe in 2020,...

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Salesforce Survey Of 1 Billion Digital Consumers Says Online Habits Are Here To Stay
April 14, 2021

A new survey of 1 billion shoppers from 40 countries released Wednesday (April 14) shows that the digital gains retailers have experienced during the pandemic extended their growth into the first quarter of 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Deep Dive: How B2B Firms Are Confronting Increased Security Threats As Work Goes Remote
April 14, 2021

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Corporate Card Innovators Ready For A Spending Bounce Back
April 14, 2021

New research reveals the employee furlough surge of 2020 has resulted in a decline in corporate card fraud. 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...

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AP Supports The Indie Ad Agency’s Modernization Drive
April 14, 2021

Amid a surge in mobile and online food ordering, this is a common experience: You drive to the restaurant, pick up your order, and return home only to find items missing or something else wrong. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...