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Today In Retail: Former Nationwide Exec Anticipated To Chair Victoria’s Secret; Ace Hardware To Hold...
June 17, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Donna James is expected to chair the board of a standalone Victoria’s Secret, while Ace Hardware announced that its “Ace Rewards Day” is returning. Plus, the Honest Company reported rising first-quarter sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Grocery Roundup: Kroger’s Digital Sales Hold Strong As Shopper Behavior Normalizes
June 17, 2021

The Kroger Co.’s digital channels just keep growing. The company reported Thursday (June 17) that, for the quarter ending May 22, 2021, it saw digital sales grow 16 percent over Q1 2020, a quarter in which digital sales already grew 92 percent, marking 108 percent...

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UNTUCKit Teams With Blackhawk Network To Grow Gift Card Program
June 17, 2021

Apparel startup UNTUCKit is partnering with global payments provider Blackhawk Network to grow its gift card program into malls and supermarkets. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Ace Hardware, Kohl’s Join Growing List Of Retailers Holding Events In Challenge To Amazon’s Prime...
June 17, 2021

Amid a spate of retailers unveiling sales events to challenge Amazon’s Prime Day, Ace Hardware said its “Ace Rewards Day” is returning for the third consecutive year. The two-day event provides online promotions and bonus offers for members of Ace Rewards that are only accessible...

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Former Nationwide Exec Expected To Chair Board Of Standalone Victoria’s Secret
June 17, 2021

Donna James is expected to chair the board of directors of a standalone Victoria’s Secret, which is slated to be spun off from L Brands and become its own publicly traded company, according to an announcement. Six of the seven announced directors are women. Get the Full...

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Honest Co Faces Real-World Challenges Like Rising Costs, Declining Diaper Sales
June 17, 2021

Six weeks after making its much-hyped initial public offering (IPO) trading debut, the natural diaper, skin care and household cleaning product maker Honest Company has swapped the glamor of being founded by a Hollywood actress for the real-world trials of growing a business in a...

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Perch And Purina Team To Give In-Store Shoppers A Web-Like Product Experience
June 17, 2021

Computer vision is transforming the grocery store experience. It is revolutionizing the checkout experience, streamlining the order fulfillment workflow, and now changing the way we purchase products for our pets. Marketing platform Perch, which uses computer vision to create touch-responsive digital media in stores, announced...

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Today In Retail: Williams-Sonoma Selects Capital One To Be Issuing Partner; Best Buy Grows Into...
June 16, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Capital One has struck a deal with Williams-Sonoma, while Best Buy unveiled plans to grow its product offerings into the outdoor living and travel categories. Plus, Amazon is taking its battle to thwart fake reviews to social media peers and...

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Neiman Marcus Group Plans To Buy Stylyze As Part Of Digital Push
June 16, 2021

In the first of many planned future digital investments and developments of technological functionalities, Neiman Marcus Group (NMG) plans to purchase Stylyze, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...