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Nike Launches Community-Minded ‘Unite’ Stores With Digital Focus
November 18, 2020

Nike continues its sprint into the digital-first world with Nike Unite stores, with nine locations slated to be in operation this year. In a news release, Nike said the new program is built around offering “new in- and out-of-store experiences” and catering to local interests....

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Narvar, Simon Partner To Make Retail Returns Easier
November 17, 2020

Customer experience platform Narvar is partnering with real estate investment trust Simon to facilitate easier retail returns, according to a press release. 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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Pinduoduo Aims To Raise Up To $5.6B To Boost Online Grocery Shopping
November 17, 2020

Chinese eCommerce platform Pinduoduo plans to raise up to $5.6 billion to invest in its one-day delivery service of farm goods across China, among other projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Alibaba Retail Exec: Chinese Consumers Spending More Amid Pandemic
November 17, 2020

Shoppers in China are making up for lost time, throwing money at luxury goods and cosmetics amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a CNBC report on Tuesday (Nov. 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Kohl’s Comp Sales Drop 13.3 Pct As Pandemic Cuts Into Clothing, Footwear Sales
November 17, 2020

Kohl’s reported Tuesday (Nov. 17) that the pandemic has cut into its clothing and footwear sales, slashing comparable sales by 13.3 percent in Q3. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Walmart Earnings Show Digital Momentum; Execs Back Off Subscription Membership Numbers
November 17, 2020

The digital shift is alive and well at Walmart. The largest U.S. retailer posted its third-quarter earnings on Tuesday morning (Nov. 17) with another quarterly spike in eCommerce sales and, perhaps more importantly, an increase in profit from its overhead-heavy digital sales effort. Get the...

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Home Depot Q3 Earnings Build On Pandemic-Driven Home Improvement Trend
November 17, 2020

The Home Depot rode the pandemic-driven home improvement wave to a big jump in its in-store comp sales for Q3. The company reported sales of $33.5 billion for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, an increase of $6.3 billion, or 23.2 percent above 2019. Comparable...

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October Retail Sales Grew Slower Than Anticipated
November 17, 2020

U.S. retail sales rose 0.3 percent in October to $553.3 billion, missing forecasts but still up for the sixth consecutive month, according to the monthly U.S. Census Bureau report released on Tuesday (Nov. 17).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shopify Links Up With Alipay To Boost Merchants’ Cross-Border Sales
November 17, 2020

Shopify has expanded its payment options for merchants with a new partnership with Alipay, China’s payments app. 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...