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Louis Vuitton Channels Hermes by Creating Neverfull Bag Waiting List  
June 13, 2023

Is Louis Vuitton luxury? Depends who you ask and what products you’re looking at. With that even a question among luxury consumers, Louis Vuitton is taking a page out of the Hermès playbook to reclaim its luxury status through one its most sought-after bags, the...

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Nike Reverses Course to Reestablish Wholesale Partnerships and Expand Retail Presence
June 13, 2023

Nike has been steadfast in its commitment to direct-to-consumer (D2C) efforts since 2017, which led to a reduction in its retail partnerships. However, the sportswear giant is now changing its tune, not because its prioritization efforts have failed, but because it’s looking to add some...

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Retailer Return Policies May Put Future Sales at Risk
June 13, 2023

Despite the shopping feature’s popularity, merchants keep tightening requirements for returns.  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...

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Grocers Losing Share of Health and Beauty Sales to eCommerce 
June 12, 2023

Where once consumers picked up their personal care products along with their food and beverages at the supermarket, they are increasingly shifting to digital channels to get their health and beauty needs met, leaving grocers in the lurch. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Grocers Raise the Personalization Bar in Race for Digital Loyalty
June 12, 2023

Grocers are investing heavily in stepping up their ability to personalize the digital experience with consumer data, and these efforts, PYMNTS research suggests, are paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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What Happens When a Rock Star and a Violinist Launch a New Beauty Product
June 12, 2023

Launching a new product is hard, but launching a new molecule and formula is even harder, especially if there isn’t an already existing (and updated) playbook brands can leverage. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Female, Gen X, Middle-Income Shoppers Leading Wave of Spending Cutbacks 
June 12, 2023

When examining consumer spending habits, top-down numbers may not tell the whole story. 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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Bolt Helps FWRD Enter World of In-Person Shopping
June 11, 2023

Digital-first fashion retailer FWRD has debuted a pop-up store powered by checkout tech company Bolt. 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...

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How FreeWater Gives Away Its Product and Still Makes Money
June 10, 2023

Water should be free — so why do we pay to drink it? That’s the question that’s being asked by Austin-based startup FreeWater as it pushes to make not only water but other products free across the globe. Get the Full Story Complete the form...