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Today In Retail: Camping World Makes Deal For Maine Location; Foxtrot Market Lands $42 Million
February 22, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Camping World Holdings said it struck a deal to purchase Lee’s Family Trailer, while Foxtrot Market has landed $42 million in Series B growth investment. Plus, new data indicates that Amazon Prime keeps outpacing Walmart+. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Billions Of Relief Dollars Hang In The Balance For US Restaurants
February 22, 2021

Earlier this month, the RESTAURANTS Act, which would dedicate $120 billion to restaurant relief, was reintroduced in Congress by a bipartisan group of senators, as reported by Restaurant365. The bill is a follow-up to the RESTAURANTS Act of 2020 that was introduced last June, which...

Retail
New Data Shows Amazon Prime Continues To Outpace Walmart+
February 22, 2021

Since it was first launched in September 2020, the exact intent and purpose behind Walmart+ has been a bit of a moving target. At launch it was hyped as an Amazon Prime competitor, but the lack of a streaming entertainment element rendered that comparison to...

Retail
Foxtrot Market Raises $42 Million In Series B Round
February 22, 2021

Foxtrot Market has landed $42 million in a Series B growth investment through a round headed up by Monogram Capital Partners and Almanac Insights. A number of additional investors took part in the company’s Series B round, according to a Monday (Feb. 22) announcement. Get the Full...

Retail
With 1,100 Stores, Does A Kohl’s Comeback Begin In The Boardroom?
February 22, 2021

Macy’s may sell more stuff, but when it comes to store count, Kohl’s is second to none, with 1,100 locations in its portfolio. It’s a real estate reality that has caught the eye of activist investors looking to ride the Wisconsin-based chain to new heights,...

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Camping World Signs Deal To Buy Maine Location
February 22, 2021

Camping World Holdings, Inc. said on Monday (Feb. 22) that it has inked a deal to purchase Lee’s Family Trailer in Windham, Maine. The deal is expected to close in April of this year. This will be the first of at least two of the...

Retail
Nine New Members Added To Kohl’s Board By Activist Investors
February 22, 2021

A group of activist investors has nominated nine new directors to the board of retailer Kohl’s, a Wall Street Journal (WSJ) report says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Economy
Q4 2020 eCommerce Sales Rose 32 Pct Over 2019
February 19, 2021

Fourth-quarter eCommerce sales in 2020 topped out at almost $207 billion, a 1.2 percent drop from the third quarter, but up 32.1 percent compared to the same period in 2019, the Census Bureau of the Department of Commerce reported on Friday (Feb. 19). Get the...

Retail
ReverseLogix Secures $20 Million To Ease The Pain Of Returns For eRetailers
February 19, 2021

The last mile can often be the most taxing — and in logistics, customers’ expectations continue to intensify when it comes to shipping and delivery. The same applies on the reverse end of the logistics chain, as online shoppers seek easier ways to return items,...