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Dollar General Reinvents Its In-Store Beauty Offerings
March 29, 2023

Discount retailer Dollar General is putting a new emphasis on beauty products. The company announced Wednesday it was unveiling “Beauty Reinvention,” a series of new store layouts in 300 stores that give shoppers an easier way to navigate its beauty and personal care items. “We...

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Lululemon Reports Brand Relevancy as It Adapts to Consumer Changes
March 29, 2023

Canadian athletic apparel company Lululemon Athletica Inc. reported impressive earnings for both the fourth quarter that ended Jan. 29 and full year 2022, indicating the demand for athletic wear has not waned. The company posted a 30% increase in net revenue for the fourth quarter,...

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Gap Partners With Optoro to Improve Returns Experience 
March 28, 2023

As merchants begin to clamp down on returns, more brands are revisiting how they handle this inescapable aspect of eCommerce, with Gap the latest to announce it’s trying a new way. In a Tuesday (March 28) press release, returns technology provider Optoro announced that Gap...

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Online Search Volume for Return Policies in UK Leaps 247%
March 28, 2023

British consumers are searching for information about return policies as more retailers begin charging fees. The number of online searches for “do I need to pay for returns” in the United Kingdom has increased by 247%, according to Paymentsense. “Customers are also reporting that they...

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Does Livestream Shopping Have a Future? 
March 28, 2023

HSN and QVC both pioneered the concept of live, televised shopping, enabling customers to witness product demonstrations and make purchases in real time. Traditionally popular with consumers between the ages of 35 and 64, the concept has gained popularity among a much younger cohort, especially...

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Luxury Brands Take eBay Style Pricing Model for Test Drive
March 28, 2023

“Not for you — for everyone,” that’s Telfar’s tagline. It’s a sentiment the luxury label is looking to further through its latest live pricing strategy, which allows customers to set their own prices. While the model feels revolutionary to the luxury industry, is it really?...

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Rise in Consumer Side Hustles Boosts Demand for Prepared Meals
March 27, 2023

With consumers working more jobs to make ends meet, many are seeking quick meals. The Context As rising economic pressures force many consumers to take on these additional jobs, fewer have the time to prepare meals from scratch. Given these busy lifestyles, grocers are increasingly...

Instacart Launches Marketing Solutions as Grocers Boost Loyalty with Coupons
March 27, 2023

Instacart is adding new targeted promotions tools as grocers seek ways to retain deal-chasing customers. On Monday (March 27), the grocery technology giant announced the launch of its Instacart Marketing Solutions suite, offering capabilities to target deals and discounts, offering data and insights on campaign...

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Are Celebrity Brands Out of Style for Retailers? 
March 27, 2023

Last week, Adidas and Beyoncé’s Ivy Park ended their relationship. The news followed reports of a 50% drop in revenue that emerged in February. Despite rumors of Beyoncé’s annual salary being a whopping $20 million, the partnership between her and the company was not as...