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COVID-19 Surge in Vietnam Delays iPhone 13 Delivery
September 29, 2021

The continued spread of COVID-19 across Vietnam has led to delivery delays for Apple’s iPhone 13, according to a Nikkei Asia report Wednesday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Etsy Marketplace Offers Sneak Peek of Handmade Goods in Shoppable Virtual Home
September 29, 2021

The question: “How will this artwork look in my dining room?” can now be answered with Monday’s launch of The Etsy House, an interactive experience that allows shoppers to virtually walk through a home decorated with handmade items offered on the online marketplace, Etsy announced...

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Subscriptions Offer Recurring Consumer Touchpoint, Not Disruption
September 29, 2021

For merchants, the digital age has brought with it the age of the channel conflict. 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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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Portillo’s Files for IPO; Wendy’s Moves Toward Voice Commerce
September 28, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Illinois-based fast-casual chain Portillo’s files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in advance of its initial public offering (IPO), while Wendy’s smartphone promo suggests contextual commerce intentions down the line. Plus, a hugely popular food celebrity...

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Today In Retail: Mastercard Broadens Merchant Access to BNPL; HomeGoods Adds Digital Shopping Capabilities
September 28, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Mastercard is set to enter the buy now, pay later (BNPL) arena with an offering that integrates into the company’s merchant network, while HomeGoods finally gives shoppers the ability to make purchases online. Also, Walmart Health is working to create...

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HomeGoods eCommerce Move Completes TJX Online Portfolio
September 28, 2021

The anticipated move of the HomeGoods off-price home décor chain into eCommerce finally happened on Tuesday (Sept. 28), completing the belated digital shift of TJX Companies, Inc. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Walmart Collaborates With Rachael Ray on Livestream Shopping Event
September 28, 2021

Walmart is once again dipping its toes into the social commerce waters, hosting a shoppable livestream event on Facebook this week with TV personality Rachael Ray to promote the celebrity cook and author’s line of dog food and other products. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Luxury Brands Seek New Consumer Connections as End of Pandemic Remains Elusive
September 28, 2021

With consumers continuing to push back their expectations of when the pandemic will end, luxury brands are getting creative about how they reach consumers, trying to meet them where they are — whether that’s through their favorite alcohol or in a virtual world. Get the...

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Retailers Expand Subscription Options, But Consumers May Be at Their Limit
September 28, 2021

In the past several weeks, a handful of retailers have rolled out announcements about new or expanded subscription services, including Petco’s expansion of its PupBox service and jewelry retailer Claire’s launch of its first subscription service, called Cdrop. Get the Full Story Complete the form...