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Pandemic Propels Big Demand For ‘Big-Box’ Warehouses
October 01, 2020

The demand for giant warehouses has surged due to the boost the COVID-19 crisis has given to eCommerce, a new report said. 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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Salesforce: Digital Surge Could Strain Holiday Shipping, Delay Millions Of Gifts
October 01, 2020

The highs will be high and the lows will be low. That in a nutshell is Salesforce’s take on Holiday 2020, which it delivered in a press event on Wednesday (Sept. 30). The company’s quarterly outlook predicted huge numbers for eCommerce, which will result in...

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Car IQ Teams With Discover To Fast-Track Automotive Banking
October 01, 2020

By 2025, it is estimated that $86 billion will be spent on in-car commerce. That number assumes that human beings would be the ones giving the commands. But what if humans were removed from the in-car Commerce process – just as they have been removed...

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Walmart Unveils Pandemic-Inspired Store Design
October 01, 2020

As major retailers get ready for a wave of October holiday shoppers, store design and safety is still top priority. Both Walmart and Target have announced new configurations and pandemic-inspired changes to keep shoppers safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Reports 6 Pct Comparable Sales Growth
October 01, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported on Thursday (Oct. 1) that its comparable sales climbed roughly 6 percent in Q2 of fiscal 2020, marking its first comparable sales growth as of Q4 fiscal 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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H&M Looks To Shutter 250 Stores Amid Digital Shift
October 01, 2020

As the coronavirus health crisis has moved more consumers online, H&M has indicated that it intends to reduce its worldwide brick-and-mortar footprint by 250 shops. The closures for the second-largest fashion retailer around the globe will occur in 2021, BBC reported. Get the Full Story...

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Walmart Showcases Airport-Inspired Store Design
September 30, 2020

Walmart on Wednesday (Sept. 30) unveiled a new store design intended to evoke walking through a well-signed airport, with the goal of adding a digitally inspired feel to in-person shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Today In Retail News: Spiceology Shakes Up D2C; SMBs Face Choices As Prime Day Looms;...
September 30, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Spiceology aims to shake up the D2C realm, and small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) face decisions of how — or whether — to compete with Amazon’s October Prime Day event. Also, Big Lot anticipates positive sales growth and GoDaddy unveils...

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CDC’s New Guidance Will Do Little To Boost Brick-and-Mortar Holiday Shopping
September 30, 2020

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s guidelines when it comes to celebrating and preparing for the COVID era’s holiday shopping season can be summed up in a single sentence: Keep away from crowds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...