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Marc Jacobs Beauty Reemerges to Cater to the Aspirational Shopper 
August 24, 2023

With the impact of inflation causing changes in consumer behavior and their preferences in extravagances, — with some opting for travel and others exploring luxury brands — luxury names such as Prada and Hermès have identified a previously untapped market potential. This realization has led...

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ParcelLab Launches Digital Returns Portal and Post-Purchase Communications
August 24, 2023

ParcelLab has unveiled a new product that transforms the returns, warranty and exchange process from paper to digital. 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...

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Foot Locker’s Stock Plunges 34% as It Battles ‘Still-Tough Consumer Backdrop’
August 23, 2023

Foot Locker shares plunged 34% at the release of second-quarter earnings on Wednesday (Aug. 23) as the company faces a challenging retail environment and struggles to meet sales expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Sephora Helps Kohl’s Drive a 90% Increase in Beauty Sales
August 23, 2023

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Seasonal Trends and a Recall Prompt Drop in Peloton Subscriptions 
August 23, 2023

The state of recalls. That’s what it feels like with Peloton, as on Wednesday (Aug. 23) the company reported a loss that exceeded expectations and a reduction in new quarterly subscribers. The fitness company cited the recall of its bike seat post and seasonal patterns...

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How Estée Lauder’s 1950s Retail Innovation Wrote Beauty’s Sales Playbook
August 23, 2023

Free items, giveaways, goodie bags, and “gift with purchase” — whatever you choose to call them, all radiate an allure within the retail sphere as they entice consumers into making purchases and exploring new products.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Luxury Retail’s Loyalty Programs Give Big Box Retailers an In-Store Roadmap 
August 22, 2023

For success in retail, innovation can stem from — if not outright imitation — then keen observation. 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...

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TimeForge and Forage Combine Labor Management and Payments for Grocers
August 22, 2023

TimeForge has partnered with Forage to empower grocery retailers with technology that will expand their payment options in today’s challenging retail landscape. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Kroger Becomes Top US Sushi Seller as Grocers Broaden Scope
August 22, 2023

Kroger is reportedly now the number one sushi seller in the United States — a circumstance that comes alongside grocers’ ongoing effort to become consumers’ one-stop shop for food of all kinds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...