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Conn’s CEO Chandra Holt Resigns as Retailer Faces 23% Drop in Revenue
October 18, 2022

After a little more than a year on the job, Chandra Holt has stepped down as president and CEO of furniture, appliance and electronics retailer Conn’s Home Plus. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Amazon Style Opens Midwest Location in Ohio
October 18, 2022

Amazon’s app-based in-store shopping experience for men and women’s clothing and accessories opened its second location, this time in the Midwest at the Easton Town Center in Columbus, Ohio. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Corporate Gifting’s ROI Linked to Thoughtfulness and Joy, Not Spreadsheets
October 18, 2022

‘Tis the season for corporate gifting, and businesses large and small are, yet again, closing the books beneath a cloud of uncertainty as they make that annual decision concerning how best to say thank you to their most important customers, vendors and employees. Get the...

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GOAT Group Buys Fashion Reseller Grailed
October 17, 2022

eCommerce fashion platform GOAT Group has agreed to acquire apparel reseller Grailed, combining their forces amid a projected boom in second-hand luxury sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Half of ‘Big Retail’ Thinks Consumer Digital Experience Could Be Better
October 17, 2022

While the past three years of digital transformation in retail has led to a rapid expansion of online and mobile selling tools and automated processes, a new survey of over 150 brands showed high levels of dissatisfaction over existing tech innovations. Get the Full Story...

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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...