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Barnes & Noble CEO: Store Expansion and Revamped Loyalty See Bookstores Turning the Page
April 05, 2023

Bookstores — remember those? — have staged something of a comeback during the pandemic years, and the question now is can that really be sustained? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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What Erin and Sara Foster’s VC Arm Means for Startups
April 05, 2023

Celebrity venture companies are the new norm. From SKKY Partners, co-founded by Kim Kardashian, to Marcy Venture Partners, co-founded by Shawn Carter (JAY-Z), celebrities are moving past endorsements and licensing deals and looking to get a bigger piece of the pie. Get the Full Story...

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Poshmark Invites Sellers to Go Live With ‘Posh Shows’
April 05, 2023

Fashion resale platform Poshmark has entered the world of livestream shopping. 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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L’Oreal Sets Eyes on Chinese Consumers, Buys Luxury Brand Aesop  
April 04, 2023

L’Oreal’s acquisition of the Australian luxury brand Aesop from Natura & Co., announced Monday (April 3), for an enterprise value of $2.53 billion, sets L’Oreal to expand its presence in the high-end skincare market and facilitate international expansion, especially in China.   Get the Full...

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Boxed Bankruptcy Shows Cracks in Pandemic’s SPAC Funding Frenzy
April 04, 2023

It seems like a lifetime ago — SPACs were the “it” way to take companies public. 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...

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Petco Launches ‘Clean Ingredients’ Badge for Grooming Services and Products
April 04, 2023

Petco has launched a badge that designates grooming services and products that have “clean” ingredients. 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,...

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Shoppers Compare Grocery Prices to Choose Merchants
April 04, 2023

As inflation chips away at shopper loyalty, grocers must become more aware of competitors’ pricing. 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,...

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PhonePe Launches eCommerce App Built on India’s ONDC Network
April 04, 2023

Payments platform PhonePe has launched an eCommerce app built on India’s ONDC network. 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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Paying for Verified Blue Checkmarks Could Hurt Brands and Retailers
April 04, 2023

After acquiring Twitter for $44 billion in 2022, Elon Musk publicized the idea of paying for the coveted blue checkmark, which was met with mixed reactions from the public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...