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Convenience Retail Giants Drive App Adoption in Bid for Incremental Sales
December 12, 2023

The world’s largest convenience store chains are leveraging their apps to drive traffic and personalize their marketing to consumers’ individual habits and preferences. 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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Cash-Strapped UK Shoppers Choose Chocolate Over Toys as Gifts
December 11, 2023

Nestle, the maker of Quality Street, and Mondelez, the owner of Cadbury, are experiencing increased sales of confectionery in the United Kingdom this holiday season. 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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Hasbro to Cut 900 Positions as Toy Industry Headwinds Continue
December 11, 2023

Toy company Hasbro will be laying off another 900 people, about a year after saying it would eliminate 1,000 positions from its global workforce. 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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National Retail Federation Reports Higher Sales as Holiday Season Kicks Off
December 11, 2023

The National Retail Federation (NRF) says the holiday shopping season got off to a strong start. 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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Sometimes a Retail Trend Just Isn’t Enough to Boost Sales 
December 11, 2023

If you read the Y2K piece on PYMNTS late last month, you’d be aware that millennials are facing unique challenges in meeting their financial needs.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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How Saturday Skin Leverages Amazon to Checkout With Gen Z 
December 11, 2023

In the age of digital supremacy, Generation Z has positioned itself as the vanguard of a fresh wave of consumer habits. Growing up amid smartphones, social media, and immediate connectivity, Gen Z isn’t merely digitally adept — they’re consummate shoppers.   Get the Full Story Complete...

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Macy’s Investors Reportedly Launch $5.8 Billion Bid to Take Retailer Private
December 10, 2023

A group of investors reportedly wants to make department store chain Macy’s a private company. 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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Auto Dealers See Consumers’ EV Enthusiasm Lose Its Spark
December 10, 2023

At auto dealerships around the country, electric cars have reportedly become a hard sell. 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...

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Is White Elephant Gift-Giving Still a Holiday Hit? 
December 09, 2023

Even in the face of inflation, consumers are proving that they won’t “checkout” easily when it comes to tradition. Last week, PYMNTS delved into whether shoppers were ready to swap out real Christmas trees for alternatives, and the verdict was a resounding commitment to tradition. ...