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Today In Retail: Walgreens To Provide Items On Uber Eats For Delivery; CVS Pharmacy Upgrades...
June 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walgreens has grown its relationship with Uber, while CVS Pharmacy has updated its ExtraCare rewards loyalty program. Plus, the Commerce Department reported that May retail sales slid by 1.3 percent from April. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Uber Eats’ Walgreens Partnership Signals Ambitions Beyond Eats
June 15, 2021

When it comes to same-day delivery, Walgreens cannot be tied down. The pharmacy is available to be ordered right to customer’s doorsteps through its own desktop site and mobile app and through DoorDash, Postmates and Instacart. Now, the Illinois-based retailer is adding Uber Eats to...

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Farmstead’s Refill Discount Program Reframes Grocery Loyalty
June 15, 2021

Grocery app Farmstead is reimagining loyalty with its Refill & Save program. Rather than just rewarding frequent visits, the company also rewards loyalty to individual products, offering a discount on select staples for repeated purchasing. The company recently announced the national expansion of the program. In addition to offering...

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Luxury Pops Up For The Summer
June 15, 2021

Pop-up shops are nothing new in retail — the last several years have seen several as online brands sought to put a toe into physical retail without a long-term lease commitment. And though the trend was decidedly chilled by the pandemic period and consumer preference...

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CVS Pharmacy Revamps ExtraCare Loyalty Program
June 15, 2021

CVS Pharmacy has updated its ExtraCare rewards loyalty program to now offer 2 percent back in ExtraBucks rewards shortly following each transaction instead of having them paid out on a quarterly basis, according to a Tuesday (June 15) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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May Retail Sales Fall 1.3 Pct, Muddling Outlook For Consumer-Led Recovery
June 15, 2021

Reports of a red-hot consumer-led rebound were doused Tuesday (June 15) after the Commerce Department reported that May retail sales slid 1.3 percent from the prior month, as demand for building supplies, automobiles and electronics weakened. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Walgreens Teams With Uber Eats For Same-Day Delivery
June 15, 2021

After working with Uber on a new vaccine scheduling option through the Uber app, Walgreens has grown its relationship with the logistics company to provide customers throughout the U.S. with merchandise directly through the Uber Eats platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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NRF: 9 In 10 US Retailers Affected By Shipping Delays, Inventory Shortages
June 15, 2021

The country’s largest retail trade group says that 97 percent of its members have been impacted by port congestion and shipping delays — with nearly all of them experiencing inventory shortages — as congestion at the nation’s maritime ports continues to cause supply chain disruptions....

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Perfect Brings Makeup Into The Connected Economy
June 15, 2021

Buying makeup is a challenging experience at times. 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 completing this form, you...