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Walmart Joins Best Buy in Offering OTC Hearing Aids
October 17, 2022

Walmart will begin selling over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids, taking advantage of a U.S. Food and Drug Administration ruling allowing the sale of the devices. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Karma Looks to Save Shoppers Time and Money With Embedded Payments Feature
October 17, 2022

If saving money is a top priority for shoppers right now, saving time would not be far behind. Add in visibility on product availability in the size, color, or style of your choosing, and the empowered eCommerce assisted shopping experience starts to take shape. Get the...

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Kroger-Albertsons Merger Creates Pickup and Delivery Powerhouse
October 14, 2022

On Friday (Oct. 14), Kroger, the United States’ leading pure-play grocer, announced its merger with Albertsons in a $24.6 billion deal, adding the latter’s 2,273 stores to the former’s more than 2,700 stores, creating a super grocer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon, Walmart Focus on Groceries, Earnings After Pre-Season Sales
October 14, 2022

Last week’s brief pre-season promotional push of big-screen TVs and gadgets has instantly and unceremoniously been replaced by both retailers with a mix of Hauntingly Good Prices on costumes and candy as well as a palette of fall fashion in orange, red and gold. Get...

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Are Warehouse Vacancy Rates Rising or Falling?
October 14, 2022

Just days after a report said that greatly needed warehouse construction may be slowed by municipalities concerned about traffic and pollution, another report explained the two-year boom in demand for warehouse space is showing the first signs of slowing. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Apple, Peloton Winners in Amazon’s Early Holiday Sale
October 13, 2022

Amazon said shoppers bought more than 100 million items during its Prime Early Access Sale this week. 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...

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Supermarkets Kroger, Albertsons Could Combine
October 13, 2022

Two of the country’s biggest supermarket chains, Albertsons and Kroger, are reportedly in talks to merge in a deal that could have a potential market value of about $50 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Kroger, Albertsons Reportedly in Talks to Join Forces Against Walmart
October 13, 2022

In the fight for share of stomach, the leading pure-play grocers are teaming up against mega-retailers. 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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Smaller Grocers Playing Loyalty Catch-Up
October 13, 2022

A shift is emerging between grocers that have the resources and the scale to make a subscription model possible, and smaller brands for which a more traditional loyalty model is still the most effective tool within their reach. Get the Full Story Complete the form...