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Auto Parts Sales Get Boost From New Car Shortage
December 08, 2021

With the automotive microchip shortage expected to last well into 2022, prices for new and used cars remain elevated, leading many consumers to consider repairs and better upkeep of their vehicles over outright replacement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wayfair Bets Stores Can Boost Slowing Digital Sales
December 08, 2021

Traffic at physical stores remains on a long-term downward trajectory despite a recent rebound compared to last year’s pandemic lows, but that isn’t stopping retailers from leaning into store openings, with Wayfair as the latest digital brand to announce new brick-and-mortar efforts. Get the Full...

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Stitch Fix Shifts Strategy to Focus on Direct Purchases With Freestyle Offering
December 08, 2021

Stitch Fix executives assured investors and analysts Tuesday (Dec. 7) that recent investments in the business that have led to losses on the balance sheet will pay off in the long term as the company transitions to providing a wider set of features and purchase...

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Colgate-Palmolive Goes Direct to Consumer to Boost Sales in Asia
December 07, 2021

Smile, Southeast Asia. Health and beauty stalwart Colgate-Palmolive is linking up with Singapore-based eCommerce giant Shopee to help the beauty brand grow its sales in the region by a factor of 20 times over the next four years. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today in Retail: Target and Kohl’s Fight Over Beauty Shoppers; Retailers Try to Reduce Holiday...
December 07, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Target’s partnership with Ulta is facing off against the Kohl’s partnership with Sephora, while retailers are trying to cut down on the items that shoppers return when the holidays are through. Also, Walmart is working with Yahoo! to boost its...

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Retailers Hope Virtual Try-Ons, Clothing Rentals Cut Down on Returns
December 07, 2021

With the holiday shopping season upon us and Christmas just over two weeks away, retailers are gearing up for another annual consumer event: return season, which typically kicks off in early January as the glow of holiday happiness diminishes. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Grocers Expand Their eCommerce Audiences With New Digital Initiatives
December 07, 2021

One of the greatest challenges facing grocers looking to build out their digital followings is adoption. Online grocery is expected to continue to grow in years to come, and brands that cannot hack it in the space risk falling behind. Consequently, grocers are tapping a...

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52% of UK Consumers Shop for Groceries Online More Than They Did in 2020
December 07, 2021

British consumers have been increasing their usage of online shopping for groceries for close to two years, since the pandemic began in March 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Belk Taps Afterpay to Power Buy Now, Pay Later
December 07, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay and Belk department stores on Tuesday (Dec. 7) unveiled a flexible payment program for online and in-store shoppers, giving them the option to pay for their gifts in four interest-free installments. Get the Full Story Complete the form...