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Former Nationwide Exec Expected To Chair Board Of Standalone Victoria’s Secret
June 17, 2021

Donna James is expected to chair the board of directors of a standalone Victoria’s Secret, which is slated to be spun off from L Brands and become its own publicly traded company, according to an announcement. Six of the seven announced directors are women. Get the Full...

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Honest Co Faces Real-World Challenges Like Rising Costs, Declining Diaper Sales
June 17, 2021

Six weeks after making its much-hyped initial public offering (IPO) trading debut, the natural diaper, skin care and household cleaning product maker Honest Company has swapped the glamor of being founded by a Hollywood actress for the real-world trials of growing a business in a...

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Perch And Purina Team To Give In-Store Shoppers A Web-Like Product Experience
June 17, 2021

Computer vision is transforming the grocery store experience. It is revolutionizing the checkout experience, streamlining the order fulfillment workflow, and now changing the way we purchase products for our pets. Marketing platform Perch, which uses computer vision to create touch-responsive digital media in stores, announced...

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Today In Retail: Williams-Sonoma Selects Capital One To Be Issuing Partner; Best Buy Grows Into...
June 16, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Capital One has struck a deal with Williams-Sonoma, while Best Buy unveiled plans to grow its product offerings into the outdoor living and travel categories. Plus, Amazon is taking its battle to thwart fake reviews to social media peers and...

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Neiman Marcus Group Plans To Buy Stylyze As Part Of Digital Push
June 16, 2021

In the first of many planned future digital investments and developments of technological functionalities, Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) plans to purchase Stylyze, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon Takes Battle To Thwart Fake Reviews To Social Media Peers, Regulators
June 16, 2021

In its ongoing fight to stamp out fake product reviews and earn customers’ trust, Amazon is calling upon social media companies and consumer protection regulators to do more to protect unwitting buyers and well-intentioned sellers from a growing spate of fraudulent activity. Get the Full...

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Best Buy’s Delivery And Service Model Guides Easy Expansion Into Outdoor And Travel
June 16, 2021

Move over, Geek Squad, and make room for the Grill Squad. That’s the latest twist from digitally transforming electronics and appliance retailer Best Buy, which just announced plans to expand its product offerings into two new categories: outdoor living and travel. Get the Full Story...

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La-Z-Boy’s Consolidated Sales Soar Amid Record Demand
June 16, 2021

La-Z-Boy’s consolidated sales surged 41 percent to $519.5 million for the fourth quarter from the previous year. 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...

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Williams-Sonoma Taps Capital One To Be Issuing Partner For New Credit Cards
June 16, 2021

Capital One has struck a deal with Williams-Sonoma to become the “exclusive long-term issuing partner” for the home retailer’s new co-brand and private-label credit card program, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...