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Retailers Embrace Immersive Storytelling to Woo Fickle Consumers
July 25, 2023

U.K. retail sales rose 0.7% in June, building on the modest 0.1% rise in May. But in the U.S., there is concern about tepid consumer spending that could result in an accumulation of inventory on merchants’ shelves. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Brands Look to AR for a New Face for Shopping
July 25, 2023

During the pandemic, traditional work environments underwent a transformation into virtual settings, pushing retailers to explore inventive methods to maintain relevance and strong connections with their consumers. This need for innovation persists even today, driving retailers to seek new avenues to engage and connect with...

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HSN and QVC Go Back to Their Livestream Roots to Boost Market Share
July 24, 2023

When was the last time you scrolled past or even watched HSN or QVC? If you’ve ever watched even a few minutes of a stream, you’d know how addicting it can quickly become. That’s a feeling livestreams are looking to capitalize on.   Get the Full...

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Seeing Pink: Barbie Collabs Run Rampant as Movie Debuts 
July 24, 2023

“Barbie is one of the most inventive, immaculately crafted and surprising mainstream films in recent memory.” That’s what news outlet The Independent said in regard to the Barbie movie premier last weekend.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Apple Retail Preps for Home Delivery
July 24, 2023

Apple retail stores are gearing up to provide a home delivery service for customers. 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....

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Walmart+ Week Shoppers Went for Groceries; Amazon Prime Members Went for Everything Else
July 24, 2023

What happens when you throw a party and nobody comes? Certainly, it can be a disappointing and disheartening experience — yet still it presents an opportunity to learn, grow and find new ways to connect. Although that is not exactly what happened with Walmart+ Week,...

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Champagne Sales Fizzling as Sober Bars Spark
July 22, 2023

In-person events are a thing now, with COVID-19 in our rear-view mirror. But with consumers celebrating occasions together once more, why are Champagne sales down? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Grocers Struggle to Compete With Mega-Retailers Amid Inflation
July 21, 2023

As food inflation continues indefinitely, grocery shoppers continue to seek savings, abandoning previous favorite brands and retailers in favor of the best deals. Amid these shifts, traditional grocers are struggling to hold onto their share in the face of increasing competition from mega-retailers and discounters....

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UK Retail Sales Rise 0.7% Amid Good Weather and Sales
July 21, 2023

British consumers’ purchases rose by 0.7% in June after increasing just 0.1% in May. 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...