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Ikea Tests Appetite for Secondhand Furniture With ‘Preowned’ Marketplace
August 26, 2024

IKEA is reportedly testing a peer-to-peer marketplace where customers can sell each other secondhand furniture. 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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Instacart Product Chief Says Grocery’s Future Is All About the AI-Powered ‘Personal Planogram’
August 26, 2024

One hundred years ago, the grocery shopper was just trying out the new concept of chain stores like Piggly Wiggly, A&P and King Kullen. She would visit one of these chains with sawdust on the floor and handwritten price tags for items like sirloin steak...

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Higher-Income Shoppers Twice as Likely to Look for Deals at Walmart+ Week Sale
August 26, 2024

As promotional events like Amazon Prime Days and Walmart+ Week escalate the rivalry between Walmart and Amazon, distinct consumer trends have emerged. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Starbucks Turns to Pumpkin Spice Lattes to Perk Up Sales
August 24, 2024

As Starbucks struggles with comparable sales declines, the coffeehouse giant is evidently asking, “Maybe the Pumpkin Spice Latte will fix it?” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Ross Stores and TJ Maxx Add Stores; Target Focuses on Digital Engagement
August 23, 2024

Second-quarter earnings reports for Ross Stores, TJX Companies (parent of TJ Maxx) and Target unveiled a mixed bag of results against a backdrop of economic uncertainty and ongoing supply chain disruptions. While the three retailers have carved out their respective niches, they face unique obstacles...

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50% of Amazon Prime, Walmart+ Subscribers Step Up During Sales Events
August 23, 2024

As retailers vie to capture consumer interest, the juxtaposition of Amazon Prime Day and Walmart+ Week underscores the evolving landscape of shopper loyalty. 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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$875 Up for Grabs: Amazon and Walmart Woo Back-to-School Shoppers
August 23, 2024

As school season approaches, prompting parents to shell out hundreds of dollars, retail giants Amazon and Walmart are each vying to be shoppers’ go-to for their scholastic needs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Walmart+ Courts Fast-Food Diners With Burger King Partnership
August 22, 2024

Walmart has teamed with Burger King in its latest effort to boost its subscription program. 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...

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Playing for Keeps: Hasbro’s New SVP Tackles Digital-First Future in Toy Industry
August 22, 2024

The toy business isn’t exactly fun and games these days. Amazon and Walmart have compressed the retail picture. The direct-to-consumer (D2C) business is suffering through post-pandemic growing pains and the kids want to play video games on Xbox or PlayStation. Get the Full Story Complete...