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St. Pat’s Showdown: Booze Brands Get Creative
March 16, 2024

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, beer and liquor brands are gearing up for a showdown to see who can win consumers’ boozy spending, and the methods are getting unconventional. From ancestry revelations to charm necklaces, alcoholic beverage brands are looking beyond the pint glass to...

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Bookstores Regain Ground as Consumers Seek In-Person Engagement
March 15, 2024

Consumers’ shift to eCommerce has not killed the bookstore yet. From industry giants’ recoveries to the reemergence of independent players in the space, the bookstore continues to serve a valuable need for many consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Google’s New Bulk Email Guidelines Incentivize Better Digital B2B Strategies 
March 15, 2024

The digitization of the B2B space, from payments to marketplaces, is well-trodden ground by now. 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...

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Home Depot Adds Security Measures, Remains Committed to High-Theft Locations
March 15, 2024

Despite rampant retail theft forcing many retailers to close their doors, Home Depot has reportedly reaffirmed its commitment to major U.S. cities such as Detroit, Philadelphia and Oakland, California. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Extends Home Goods Lead Over Walmart With Discounts
March 15, 2024

With mega-retailers Amazon and Walmart competing to secure consumers’ loyalty for high-ticket purchases such as furniture, the eCommerce giant is pulling further ahead by the quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Dollar General Reduces Self-Checkout Options to Increase Engagement, Decrease Shrink
March 14, 2024

Dollar General is cutting back on its offering of self-checkout options, saying it is doing so to improve the customer experience and to reduce inventory shrink. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Ulta Beauty Drives Digital Conversion With Improved UX
March 14, 2024

Ulta Beauty is finding that, by improving the consumer experience on its digital platforms, it is able to boost its eCommerce performance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Earnings Season Shows Some Momentum for Online Car Platforms
March 14, 2024

Through the past several months, buying a car — used or new — has been, to put it mildly, out of reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Dick’s Sporting Goods Converts 65% of Customers to Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers
March 14, 2024

In an effort to further engage its highest-value customers, Dick’s Sporting Goods is integrating more technology into the in-store 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....