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DICK’S Sporting Goods Adds Stores Amid Surge In Home Gyms, Athleisure
February 11, 2021

The rise of “sweatpant nation” and other COVID-era lifestyle trends are prompting the country’s largest sporting goods retailer to expand its footprint. DICK’S Sporting Goods is doubling down on the omnichannel interdependence of its in-store and online businesses, and said it will add five new...

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Verizon, Deloitte Unveil ‘Seismic’ 5G-Powered Retail Productivity And Efficiency Platform
February 11, 2021

A new high-tech, high-speed digital solution being launched by Verizon and Deloitte is promising to transform retail operations and re-stocking inefficiencies via a new 5G-powered platform that accelerates sales and improves the customer experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Forget Free Coffee; Bumped Says Its Fractional Stock Awards Are Ultimate Loyalty Perk
February 11, 2021

At a time when increasingly digitized retailers, restaurants and other businesses are investing heavily in their loyalty programs to acquire and retain customers, Portland, Oregon-based FinTech Bumped says its fractional stock awards program beats them all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Amazon, Salvatore Ferragamo Sue Alleged Counterfeiters In Joint Lawsuits
February 11, 2021

Amazon and Salvatore Ferragamo S.p.A. jointly filed two lawsuits against four people and three entities for allegedly counterfeiting the latter company’s merchandise, according to a Thursday (Feb. 11) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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YETI’s Net Sales Jump 26 Pct Amid Robust Demand
February 11, 2021

Austin, Texas-based YETI Holdings, Inc. reported as part of its Q4 and fiscal year 2020 financial results that net sales surged by 26 percent in Q4, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Target Offers Employees Pay, Transportation To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
February 10, 2021

Target is encouraging its employees to get the COVID-19 vaccine by offering two hours of pay for each vaccine dose, as well as a free Lyft ride to a vaccination location. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today In Retail: Beachbody Intends To Go Public Via Merger; Tractor Supply Will Pay Workers...
February 10, 2021

In today’s top retail news, the Beachbody Company Group, LLC plans to go public by merging with a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) and Myx Fitness Holdings, LLC, while Tractor Supply Company will pay workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Plus, Norwest Venture Partners has led a $43...

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Fabric Gets New Funding, Aims To Free Retailers From Legacy eCommerce Platforms
February 10, 2021

Headless commerce. It’s still a somewhat obscure concept for many retailers, but one San Francisco venture capital firm is betting that it — along with startup Fabric — is the future for simpler, cheaper, customizable eCommerce platforms that will challenge the big legacy players. Get...

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Beachbody Plans To Go Public By Merging With SPAC And Myx Fitness
February 10, 2021

The Beachbody Company Group, LLC said on Wednesday (Feb. 10) that it plans to go public by merging with special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) Forest Road Acquisition Corp. and connected fitness company Myx Fitness Holdings, LLC, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete...