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How Retailers Are Putting The Spotlight On Toys After Toys R Us
September 04, 2018

Major retailers are stepping in to fill the void left by Toys R Us: Walmart, in particular, is growing its toy assortment by 30 percent in its brick-and-mortar stores, and by 40 percent online. To that end, the retailer is rolling out “thousands” of additional...

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NYC Retailers Choosing Short-Term Leases To Test Out Market
September 04, 2018

In order to test out the market in certain areas, a growing number of retailers in Manhattan are opting for short-term leases before making a long-term commitment to a location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Canned Wine Sales Jump By 43 Percent
September 04, 2018

While canned wine is not a new concept, the product has become increasingly popular with consumers. Beverage research firm BW 166 found that sales of canned wine jumped by 43 percent in the U.S. between June 2017 and June 2018, CNBC reported. Get the Full...

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Physical Retail Isn’t Dead For Those That Evolve
September 04, 2018

Despite vacant malls and bankrupt retailers, it may be too soon to declare the death of the physical store, with some retailers successfully overhauling themselves in the era of Amazon.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
September 01, 2018

The unofficial end of summer is upon us. 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...

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Black Diamond Resists Walmart Post-Moosejaw Pair-Up
August 31, 2018

Just a few days after Walmart announced its “Premium Outdoor Store curated by Moosejaw,” it found itself on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter asking to be removed from the shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon Plans To Roll Out Food And Drinks On Mexico Site
August 31, 2018

To attract customers in a still emerging eCommerce market, Amazon plans to start offering drinks and food in Mexico. The items are said to include sweets, snacks and beverages, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Urban Outfitters Speeds Up And Branches Out
August 31, 2018

Flash back in time to 2016. Urban Outfitters was beginning to look like a lot of other physical retail brands that were getting into hot water in the digital age. Comparable sales were down, revenue was falling and the murmurs about another once-hip brand falling...

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Chinese Consumers Drive Sales Growth For Luxury Goods
August 31, 2018

As shoppers around the world headed out to purchase those internationally-known, little blue boxes, Tiffany & Co. posted a strong second quarter. The jeweler booked an increase in global sales of 12 percent, arriving at $1.1 billion. At the same time, same-store sales growth beat...