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New Shopping App Ranking Remains Resolute, Even as Change Rages Through Retail
September 20, 2021

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Lease-To-Own Options Can Help Durable Goods Merchants Reach 79 Million Retail Invisibles
September 20, 2021

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As Sears Cuts Its Illinois Roots, A New Generation of Super-Retailers Watches — And Waits 
September 18, 2021

Kenmore. DieHard. Craftsman. Discover Card. Allstate Insurance. This collection of iconic, if somewhat disparate, brands all share a common ancestor.  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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Easing Supply Chain Woes With Strong Vendor Relationships
September 17, 2021

For direct-to-consumer (D2C) food businesses, any point of friction that inhibits the shopping journey could mean the difference between making and losing the sale. Consequently, consumer-facing eCommerce has evolved leaps and bounds in recent months, with the purchasing process often as easy as just clicking...

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Today in Retail: Facebook’s New Online Shopping Tools; Amazon Gets Over 1M Job Applicants
September 17, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Facebook is introducing new tools for businesses to connect with consumers, while Amazon says it’s received over 500,000 applications for jobs in the U.S. and over one million applications globally. Also, a menswear resale marketplace received $60 million in funding...

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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: H-E-B Launches Store-in-Store Partnership; Walmart Soars Over Amazon Food...
September 17, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Texas supermarket chain H-E-B announced a partnership with a jewelry store, and ghost kitchen Wing Boss opened its first physical location. Plus, Taco Bell and Pret a Manger both launched subscription services this past week. Get the Full...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Amazon Rejects Monopoly Charges As Rival Walmart Rolls Hands-Free
September 17, 2021

Amazon is facing a broadened antitrust complaint from District of Columbia Attorney General Karl Racine, this time focused on the eCommerce giant’s relationships with wholesalers and alleging anticompetitive acts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Great Retail Conundrum: Easy Returns Are Costly, but Drive eCommerce Loyalty
September 17, 2021

As eCommerce has accelerated over the past 18 months, so too have the number of returns retailers are seeing, with consumers ordering multiple sizes to use their home as a dressing room or trying new brands to test out during the pandemic. Get the Full...

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H-E-B Joins Store-in-a-Store Trend With New Jewelry Shop Partnership
September 17, 2021

The grocery store is no longer just for food shopping. Texas chain H-E-B, which operates more than 420 stores in Texas and Mexico, announced this week that it is partnering with retailer James Avery Artisan Jewelry to bring jewelry shops into its stores. Get the...