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D2C Brand Builds Loyalty Offline, Gets New Customers In-Store
March 26, 2024

For brands relying on senses that cannot be communicated via eCommerce — smell, taste, touch — it can be difficult to build a pure-play direct-to-consumer (D2C) audience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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UK Store Closures Put Spotlight on Digital Shoppers
March 26, 2024

One of the U.K.’s oldest retailers, Marks and Spencer (M&S) announced last week it plans to shutter 110 stores during the next five years. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retailers’ Embedded Finance Bets Pay Off
March 25, 2024

Retailers around the world are seeing their investments in embedded finance offerings boost their revenue. 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,...

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Retailers Reduce Reliance on Shopping Centers Even as Gen Z Loves Malls
March 25, 2024

Amid ongoing uncertainty, retailers are scaling back their reliance on in-mall locations, even as the new generation of shoppers flocks to these shopping centers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Carhartt Taps Consumer Data for Personalized Shopping Journeys
March 25, 2024

As brands and retailers race to offer the most targeted, relevant consumer journey, Carhartt is leveraging data to transform the omnichannel experience. 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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Retailers Struggle Amid More Cautious Consumer Spending
March 24, 2024

U.K. and U.S. retailers are reportedly finding that deep discounts aren’t enough to woo consumers. 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,...

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Kroger Offloading Specialty Pharmacy Suggests Sometimes Less Is More
March 22, 2024

With Kroger selling off its specialty pharmacy business, it seems that retailers’ efforts to pack more and more into their stores may not always be the right move. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Shoppers Still Buying New Clothes Despite Budget Pressures
March 22, 2024

As consumers’ budgetary pressures prompt many to cut back on nonessential purchases, PYMNTS Intelligence research finds that shoppers still splurge on the clothing they want. 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 and Amazon Compete for Deal-Seeking Electronics Customers
March 22, 2024

Walmart is looking to MacBooks to drive up its share of consumer electronics spending as Amazon continues to widen its lead in the category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...