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VF Corporation Locking In Inventory Early with Supply Chain Snags Ongoing
February 08, 2022

VF Corporation — whose stable of brands include Dickies, Timberland, The North Face and Vans — has begun buying the raw materials for its apparel and footwear on an average of a few weeks earlier than usual as supply chain snafus persist, The Wall Street...

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Today in Retail: How Increased Data Is Changing Used Car Buying; Hasbro Not Playing Games...
February 07, 2022

Today in retail, Carrefour is making good on its digital expansion promise, while reCommerce is emerging for several reasons. Plus, Dolce & Gabbana is bringing its beauty division in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Initiatives Advance French Retailer Carrefour’s Billion-Dollar Digital Expansion Strategy
February 07, 2022

French retail giant Carrefour has announced a series of digital initiatives across its European markets, making good on its recent pledge to increase digital investments by about 50% between 2022 and 2026, the equivalent of 3 billion euros (about $3.5 billion). Get the Full Story...

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Auto Retailers Tap Tech to Cut Risk of Finding, Buying Used Cars in Unfamiliar Places
February 07, 2022

Used cars have never been more popular, scarce or expensive. 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 this...

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Dolce & Gabbana to Manage Wholesale Beauty Business in-House
February 07, 2022

Dolce & Gabbana is launching a beauty division as part of its plan to bring the company’s 30-year-old $544 million wholesale beauty business in-house and diversify its revenue beyond fashion, the Financial Times (FT) reported Monday (Feb. 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Hasbro’s Digital Gaming Segment Leads Toymaker’s Q4 Results
February 07, 2022

The Wizards of the Coast and Digital Gaming segment of play and entertainment company Hasbro Inc. made significant gains in 2021, even as COVID-19 restrictions were lifted and people were allowed to be together in person more regularly than they had been in 2020. Get...

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From Gore-Tex to Gamers, New Categories, Locations Driving Growth of reCommerce
February 07, 2022

Whether it’s the desire to skip the “hassle of packing” big, bulky clothes, or the reality that you may only hit the slopes once a year, the case for renting your ski outfits can make a lot of sense, both financially, logistically and environmentally. Get...

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Kohl’s Dismisses Takeover Bids as Too Low
February 04, 2022

Kohl’s Corp. has rejected a pair of takeover bids for being too low, and will now work with bankers to find a possible suitor for the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Today in Retail: Nike Sues Over Unauthorized Sneaker NFTs; NYC Tries to Keep Quick Commerce...
February 04, 2022

Today in retail, Nike sues StockX for unauthorized use of its shoes in nonfungible tokens (NFTs), while New York City officials and small business owners feel pressure with the increase in quick commerce firms. Plus, Amazon and Walmart both call on partners, while Lego Discovery...