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Nike’s D2C Sales Strategy Pays off, Company Reports Higher Sales Growth
March 22, 2023

Thanks to its robust direct-to-consumer (D2C) sales strategy, better inventory management and a rebound in China, Nike is finding itself in a better position than expected. The company reported its revenue for the third fiscal quarter to be $12.4 billion, above projections of $11.48 billion,...

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GameStop Goes From ‘Brink of Bankruptcy’ to Profits
March 22, 2023

GameStop’s turnaround continued this week as the company reported its first profit in years. The video game retailer announced in a Tuesday (March 21) earnings release that it had seen a net profit of $48.2 million in the quarter that ended in January, versus a...

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Amazon Debuts Express Payout for Faster Working Capital
March 22, 2023

Amazon Pay has unveiled a tool to give merchants faster access to working capital. Express Payout is available now for eligible merchants via the company’s Seller Central, Amazon said Tuesday (March 21) in an announcement provided to PYMNTS. “Express Payout for Amazon Pay helps businesses...

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Why TikTok’s ‘Deinfluencing’ Trend Is Just Another Form of Influence for Brands
March 22, 2023

When professional makeup artist, author and the founder of Bobbi Brown Cosmetics, Bobbi Brown, founded her clean beauty makeup brand Jones Road Beauty in 2020, she made it her mission to create products with “the best, most efficacious formulas” and avoided including any ingredients that...

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Sam’s Club Tracks Digital Marketing Effectiveness With In-Store Shoppers
March 21, 2023

As grocers look to mitigate inflation-related margin decreases, Sam’s Club is improving its ad offerings. The Walmart-owned membership warehouse club chain announced Tuesday (March 21) that it has made it possible for advertisers to attribute in-store sales to their advertising — search ads and sponsored...

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Small Merchants Drop Free Shipping and Risk Losing Customers
March 21, 2023

Dropping perks may seem like smart cost-cutting for small retailers, but one cut in particular could come at the expense of repeat business. As consumer spending continues to slump following January’s seemingly temporary bump, shoppers are seeking any small savings. This is especially true when...

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Paymob Teams With IKEA Egypt to Offer More Ways to Pay
March 21, 2023

Egyptian FinTech Paymob is working with IKEA to give furniture buyers more payment options. The partnership, announced in a news release provided to PYMNTS Tuesday (March 21), will let customers at IKEA Egypt pay by digital wallets, bank-offered easy payment plans (EPP) and consumer finance...

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Luxury Brand Telfar Lets Consumer Demand Set Its Prices
March 21, 2023

Luxury fashion brand Telfar wants to let consumers set their own prices. In an era when high-priced goods continue to show durability, the New York-based designer is set to begin offering a “live price” model, Fast Company reported Monday (March 20). “Many brands use price...

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Retailers Give In-Store Media an Interactive Twist to Boost Basket Size   
March 21, 2023

In-store media opportunities are making a comeback, but this time with a little more zest than before — interactive displays, as brands and retailers look to attract more consumers, who are increasingly making their way back to in-store experiences.    Despite the significant investments made...