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Cajoo’s Henri Capoul Says Carrefour Partnership Will Help Tackle Complex Instant Grocery Business
September 22, 2021

Consumers have long placed a high value on convenience, and offering two-day shipping was once enough to meet that need. But as consumers continued to expect faster delivery options, it changed to next-day delivery, then same-day delivery and today it’s become delivery in 15 minutes....

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ThirdLove Adds Workout Line to Intimates Collection
September 22, 2021

Lingerie retailer ThirdLove is branching out into activewear with the launch of a workout line, including a selection of sports bras that have been in development for more than two years, according to a CNBC report on Wednesday (Sept. 22). Get the Full Story Complete...

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70% of Consumers Say Addressing Climate Change Is a Key Issue, Fueling Resale Growth
September 22, 2021

In 2020, Chairish saw sales grow by 60%, which Co-founder and CEO Gregg Brockway attributed to the fact that it sits at the intersection of eCommerce and reCommerce, two rapidly accelerating parts of the retail industry, as consumers grow increasingly concerned about addressing climate change....

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Stitch Fix Relying on ‘New Ecosystem’ to Drive Consumer Spend
September 22, 2021

Online styling service Stitch Fix is rapidly expanding its offerings beyond its traditional “Fix,” wherein stylists choose products for clients without direct customer input, in an attempt to take a larger share of the apparel market and steady the company’s market volatility. Get the Full...

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Mattress Firm Considers IPO at Volatile Time for Category
September 22, 2021

Mattress Firm’s confidential initial public offering (IPO) filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission earlier this week comes as competitors are facing increasing headwinds despite increased consumer focus on health and wellness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Expands DoorDash Partnership
September 22, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond on Wednesday (Sept. 22) announced that it will offer on-demand delivery of home goods from more than 700 Bed Bath & Beyond stores and about 120 buybuy BABY locations through an expanded nationwide partnership with DoorDash that covers more than 60,000...

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Today In Retail: Grover Imports Tech Rental Service to US; Amazon to Offer SMB Loans...
September 21, 2021

In today’s top retail news, consumer electronics rental service Grover is launching in the U.S. after success in several European markets, and ShipBob’s CEO tells PYMNTS that direct-to-consumer (D2C) brands need to make sure their customer experience extends through the fulfillment process. Also, Amazon is...

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UK Supermarkets Adopt Automated Solutions to Combat Labor Shortage
September 21, 2021

As United Kingdom grocers struggle against a historically challenging labor market, many are accelerating their automation efforts. On Monday (Sept. 20), it was reported that Germany-based discount grocery giant Aldi is trying out its first checkout-less supermarket in London, and on Tuesday (Sept. 20), Asda,...

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New Study Finds Grocery Shoppers Favoring Physical Stores and Digital Payments
September 21, 2021

What pandemic? It’s a question you might ask when analyzing responses to What Consumers Expect From Their Grocery Shopping Experiences, a PYMNTS and ACI Worldwide collaboration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...