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Proposed Federal Bill Would Preempt State Laws On Digital Privacy
March 10, 2021

Some states are moving ahead with their own regulations regarding internet privacy. As proposals for federal action pop up, a congresswoman has put together a bill that would create a national standard — but would forbid states from improving on the U.S. rules. Get the...

Retail
Amazon And Other Firms Reckon With Persistent Supply Chain Snarls
March 10, 2021

The supply chain is where the speed and convenience of digital-first meets the slow going of logistics and last miles. There’s a long (often literal) road that physical goods must travel before they get to merchants’ shelves — or, as is increasingly the case, the...

Retail
Roblox IPO: This $30 Billion Kids’ Gaming Platform Is Bigger Than Etsy, Kroger And Best...
March 10, 2021

With 31 million daily playing and paying users in 180 countries, you’d think gaming platform Roblox would be more of a household name, that is, outside of its core 5- to 13-year-old demographic and the 1 million IT developers who populate its digital stable of...

Retail
Adidas Looks To ‘Own the Game’ With Focus On eCommerce, D2C, Women
March 10, 2021

German sportswear giant Adidas said Wednesday (March 10) it plans to double its eCommerce business over the next five years as it shifts to a direct-to-consumer (D2C)-led strategy focused on 12 global megacities and increased focus on attracting more women while improving its sustainability. Get...

Retail
Build-A-Bear Workshop Reports 104 Pct Surge In eCommerce Demand
March 10, 2021

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. reported as part of its financial results that consolidated eCommerce demand surged by 104 percent in the fourth quarter of 2020 compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019, according to a Wednesday (March 10) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Walmart Leans Into TikTok Instead Of Buying It 
March 10, 2021

As the old saying goes, “why buy the cow, if you can get the milk for free?” In Bentonville, Arkansas, it’s applicable to Walmart these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Retail
Express Inc.’s Comp Sales Fall 27 Pct Amid Pandemic
March 10, 2021

Express, Inc., which runs more than 500 retail and factory outlet stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico, reported as part of its financial results that comparable sales were down 27 percent for the fourth quarter, according to a Wednesday (March 10) announcement. Get the...

B2B Payments
Corporate Cards Embrace Biometrics, Integrations And Value-Added Features
March 10, 2021

With commercial card adoption continuing to climb, service providers are exploring new ways to help businesses overcome adoption barriers and embrace new scenarios to use their corporate cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
The Loyalty Program Gets A Digital Facelift To Target The B2B Customer
March 10, 2021

The loyalty program is a tried-and-true strategy to drive repeat purchases and promote upselling opportunities. In the business-to-consumer world, everything from cash-back rewards to rebates can be an opportunity to turn a new shopper into a long-lasting buyer. Get the Full Story Complete the form...