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AWS: Retailers and Brands Partner With Platforms to Drive Innovation
January 30, 2024

As we finish the first month of the new year, more and more businesses are putting 2023 innovations into action and hoping to see results.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
January 29, 2024

Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. 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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Free Shipping Bolsters Loyalty Most Among Online Shoppers
January 29, 2024

Foot traffic is a key metric of customer attraction for brick-and-mortar stores, and online visits are the corresponding metric for online shops. If the product assortment and the shopping experience itself are key factors when shopping in a physical store, recent market research by PYMNTS...

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JCPenney Takes AI Into the Store to Appeal to Cost-Conscious Shoppers
January 29, 2024

At they navigate a market heavily influenced by inflation, retailers must use a range of tools to respond to the needs of value-driven consumers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Venus et Fleur Pitches Flowers as Valentine’s Day Investments 
January 27, 2024

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with the exchange of thoughtful gifts, and few tokens of affection are as iconic as a bouquet of flowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Card-Linked Offers Are Still Unfamiliar to 37% of Cardholders
January 26, 2024

Card-linked marketing uses past purchase data to create targeted, relevant offers to potential customers that are often presented through mobile or online banking applications. By using their credit or debit cards to subscribe to these offers, consumers in exchange get rewards, discounts or special benefits...

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Walmart Cuts Innovation Lab; Amazon Mulls Monetizing Alexa
January 26, 2024

Is this year gearing up for another round of slashing costs and seizing revenue opportunities? Signs from retail giants Amazon and Walmart point in that direction. But the burning question is: How will these moves hit consumers?  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Levi’s Direct-to-Consumer Bet Sparks Job Cuts
January 25, 2024

While competitors were hustling to land deals with retailers and forge partnerships to reach more consumers, Levi’s boldly went all-in on its direct-to-consumer (D2C) strategy in October.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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LVMH Sees Strong Growth With Kohl’s-Sephora Partnership 
January 25, 2024

Luxury goods giant LVMH, best known for brands like Louis Vuitton, Dior and Tiffany, reported a 10% surge in sales for the fourth quarter on Thursday (Jan. 25), outpacing the previous quarter. The momentum was fueled by robust demand, notably from Chinese consumers, who favored...