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Amazon Partners With Lendistry on Short-Term Loan Program for SMBs
September 21, 2021

Retail giant Amazon and minority-led community development financial institution (FI) Lendistry on Tuesday (Sept. 21) announced a joint pilot program focused on helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) selling on Amazon’s platform grow more quickly. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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After Explosive European Growth, Grover Brings Tech Rental Service to US
September 21, 2021

Consumer electronics rental service Grover is expanding across the Atlantic to the U.S., aiming to give more Americans access to the latest technology without the pressure or commitment of a high price tag. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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PetSmart Debuts Online Pharmacy
September 20, 2021

Pet retailer PetSmart on Monday (Sept. 20) unveiled The Pharmacy at PetSmart, an online portal for pet owners to help their animals get the medicines they need, allowing customers to fill veterinarians’ prescriptions and have them shipped directly to them. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in Retail: Shopify Sees Big Social Commerce Opportunity; Crocs Path to $5B Crosses Through...
September 20, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Shopify’s Director of Product Amir Kabbara talks to PYMNTS about the company’s new partnership with TikTok, and Crocs outlines its path to more than triple its annual revenue by 2026. Also, consignment-to-retail vehicle marketplace CarLotz has opened a new location...

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Shopify Aims to Make Social Media ‘Digital Main Street’
September 20, 2021

Shopify’s collaboration with TikTok to add shopping features to the video-sharing app, announced last month, came as no surprise to most industry watchers, tying one of the largest commerce platforms with one of the fastest-growing social media sites. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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D2C Brand Ready to Disrupt $12B Work Boot, Apparel Market
September 20, 2021

When the global pandemic started in March 2020, nearly every part of the economy shut down, leaving thousands unemployed and most brands scrambling to figure out what would come next. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Crocs’ Path to $5B in Sales Paved by Digital Growth, Asia Expansion
September 20, 2021

Several years ago, Crocs were the pariah of the footwear world. Even company executives admit it — during an investor presentation last week, Chief Marketing Officer Heidi Cooley said the brand is still working against its perception as “one of the most polarizing shoes in...

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The Bay and Rebelstork Pair up on Baby Gear Resale
September 20, 2021

Canada retailer The Bay is partnering with Rebelstork, an overstock, open box and used baby clothing company, to enter the resale market and give parents a new way to buy and sell baby gear. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CarLotz Opens Georgia Consignment-to-Retail Hub
September 20, 2021

Consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace CarLotz has opened a new location in the greater Atlanta area, giving the company locations in 11 states across the nation and strengthening its footprint in the southeastern U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...