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Apple iPhone Sales Could Plummet 30 Pct With WeChat Ban
August 10, 2020

President Trump’s threatened bans on ByteDance’s TikTok and Tencent Holdings’ WeChat, both based in China, could significantly slash Apple’s sale of iPhones, per indications from a new survey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Amazon, Simon Properties Kick Off Serious Mall Transformation
August 10, 2020

The great mall transformation is officially on. This weekend’s reports that Amazon is negotiating with Simon Property Group to take positions at anchor tenant spaces for fulfillment centers signal the beginning of major changes at retail centers across the country. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Wall Street Woes Take The Retailer’s Eye Off The Customer
August 10, 2020

The current stage of the pandemic – perfect storm that it is – is producing some serious cross-currents. And several of them are affecting the retail industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Retail Rent Collections Rose To Nearly 70 Pct In Mid-July
August 10, 2020

Commercial landlords were greeted with some good news in July as rent collections for retail properties increased by double digits compared to May and June, GlobeSt.com reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Foot Locker Says Same Store Sales Up 18 Pct Due In Part To Stimulus Checks
August 10, 2020

Foot Locker Inc., the New York-based athletic retailer, reported comparable store sales increased by 18 percent in the second-quarter ended Aug. 1 as the chain reopened and sales unexpectedly increased — likely due in part to government stimulus checks. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon In Talks With Simon To Turns Malls Into Distribution Centers
August 09, 2020

Amazon could fill the nation’s shuttered anchor stores as the pandemic contributes to the death of brick-and-mortar 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...

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Retailers Using Chapter 11 To Break Lease Agreements
August 07, 2020

Companies that have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy are using the court protection to end long-term lease agreements early and close thousands of stores, reported Bloomberg. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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NRF Lists Hot 100 Retailers
August 07, 2020

For retailers, it’s better to be hot in 2020 than top. 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 newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing...

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REIT Predicts U-Shaped Retail Recovery
August 07, 2020

One of the largest real estate investment trusts in the U.S. reported earnings this week with the expected decrease in revenue, but an optimistic look at reopening. Retail Properties of America (RPAI), which owns and operates 102 multi-retail sites, showed a net income drop from...