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ALDI Unveils Store Expansion And eCommerce Plans, Aims For Top 3 Grocery Spot
February 10, 2021

ALDI, the fast-growing discount grocery store chain, announced Wednesday (Feb. 10) that it will add 100 new stores this year and will also double its eCommerce offerings aimed at boosting customer convenience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Tractor Supply Company Will Pay Workers To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
February 10, 2021

Tractor Supply Company will offer a single payment of $50 and give permission for time off as needed for every hourly team member who chooses to get a COVID-19 inoculation. The retailer has also teamed with a third-party provider to allow for on-site inoculation clinics...

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Today In Retail: eCommerce Tech Firm Fabric Notches $43 Million; Sephora Elevates BIPOC-Owned Brands Via...
February 09, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Fabric has raised $43 million in a Series A funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners, while Sephora has relaunched its incubator program. Plus, Hasbro said its gaming and entertainment units powered sales last quarter. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Handy Bringing Pro TV Installation To BJ’s Wholesale Members
February 09, 2021

On-demand home services platform Handy announced it is teaming up with BJ’s Wholesale Club to offer professional television mounting and installation services. 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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Valentine’s Day Will See Fewer Retailers Coping With More Demand
February 09, 2021

In a good year, Valentine’s Day is a madhouse for the country’s 13,000-plus florists. In a bad year, it can be downright frustrating. 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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Mall Owner Simon Property Group Stays Focused On The Suburban Future
February 09, 2021

There’s no shortage of brick-and-mortar-based retail executives who were happy to bid 2020 goodbye and turn the page on a new year. Arguably, no one is happier than Simon Property Group CEO David Simon. As one of the more colorful leaders in the retail business,...

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Sephora Elevates BIPOC-Owned Beauty Brands With Incubator Program
February 09, 2021

Sephora has relaunched its incubator program with a new focus on elevating BIPOC-owned beauty brands, according to a Tuesday (Feb. 9) announcement. 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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Getting Consumers Back Into The Grocery Store
February 09, 2021

Digital grocery shopping has become the norm for many consumers during the pandemic, but the question remains: What will the grocery industry look like in, say, two years, once contagion concerns are no longer top of mind for most shoppers? Will consumers return to purchasing...

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Super Bowl Tests Independent Restaurants’ Ability To Adapt
February 08, 2021

This year, the Super Bowl, typically a big draw for local restaurants and sports bars, was a mixed bag. While large quick-service restaurant (QSR) chains may have performed well over the weekend, consumers’ Super Bowl spending was allocated very differently this year than in pre-pandemic...