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Spending on Sporting Goods Drops, Both Online and In-Store
February 12, 2024

Consumers reported spent 7.7% less on sporting goods in January than they did in the same month a year earlier. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Misfits Market CEO: D2C Perishables Brands Increasingly Seek Plug-and-Play Fulfillment 
February 12, 2024

As direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands increasingly look for ways to cut costs amid ongoing economic challenges, Misfits Market is noting the opportunity to drive more revenue from its existing fulfillment capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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L’Oréal Sees 150% Increase in Virtual Try-Ons as Consumers Seek AR Immersion
February 12, 2024

L’Oréal is seeing a rapid uptick in adoption of virtual try-ons, as consumers increasingly seek out mixed-reality technologies that bring real-world-like immersion to online shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Trouble Ahead for Department Stores as Luxury Brands Move Direct-to-Consumer
February 12, 2024

As luxury brands increasingly find ways to create direct relationships with their customers, high-end department store chains are facing new challenges. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Biden Calls Out Snack Food Makers Over Shrinkflation ‘Rip-Off’
February 11, 2024

President Joe Biden wants snack food companies to end the practice of shrinkflation. 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....

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From Real-Time Home Sales to Virtual Realms: Brands Ride the Super Bowl Wave
February 10, 2024

As Super Bowl weekend has consumers across the United States focused on one thing, brands and retailers are going all out to seize the opportunity to capture shoppers’ attention. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Retailers Hope AR and GenAI Energize Consumers and Get Them to Buy
February 09, 2024

The commerce landscape is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by the rapid expansion of digital marketplaces and eCommerce platforms.  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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Walmart and Target Fund Campaign to Stiffen Shoplifting Penalties
February 09, 2024

Walmart and Target are the top funders of a campaign that aims to roll back a California law that critics say has led to a surge in retail theft. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon Chips Away at Walmart Grocery Lead With Unified Pickup Options
February 09, 2024

As Amazon continues to try to shrink the gap between its own share of consumers’ grocery spending and Walmart’s, the eCommerce giant is retooling its mass-market brick-and-mortar offerings and looking to provide one-stop pickup options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...