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Warby Parker’s IPO Filing: Red Ink, And A Vision For D2C Eye Care
August 25, 2021

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Dick’s Sporting Goods To Continue Opening New Stores
August 25, 2021

The transformation of Dick’s Sporting Goods into an experiential, omnichannel retailer is well underway, executives say, as consumer demand for athletic gear and apparel remains high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Nordstrom Prepared For ‘Range Of Scenarios’ Amid Continued Uncertainty
August 24, 2021

Executives at high-end fashion retailer Nordstrom said they’re optimistic about the second half of 2021 as consumers continue to shop for new clothing to wear to events and social occasions, though sales remain below levels seen in 2019. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Today In Food Tech: Restaurants Seek Relief; Grocers Tap In-Store Data
August 24, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, McDonald’s U.K. names a new CMO and runs out of milkshakes. Plus, Raz Golan, CEO of smart cart technology company Shopic, talks about updating the in-store experience. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Heavy Traffic Is Good News For Auto Parts Retailers
August 24, 2021

It’s hard to find a sector handling pandemic-era curves better than auto parts. In recent weeks and months, the nation’s top auto parts retailers continue to report robust sales gains as used cars undergo a sales boom of their own — and all will need...

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Today In Retail: Walmart Offers Last-Mile Capabilities To Rival Retailers; Best Buy Plots National Rollout...
August 24, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walmart is launching a new delivery-as-a-service (DaaS) platform to help other retailers and merchants with their last-mile transport needs, and Best Buy plans to expand the membership program it has been piloting for a year across all stores and online...

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Smart Carts Bring Data Analytics Into Grocery Aisles
August 24, 2021

The benefits for the consumer of using smart carts are obvious — by offering cashier-free checkout, they remove one of the main pain points of grocery shopping. From Amazon’s Dash Carts at the mega-retailer’s grocery stores and Kroger’s KroGo carts to the Foodstuffs chain’s SmartCarts...

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Walmart Bets On Delivery Network In Latest Expansion Of Third-Party Services
August 24, 2021

Just a week after an earnings report that exemplified Walmart’s omnichannel successes, the company is placing a big bet that its delivery network can outshine other last-mile options available to retailers and merchants, including the delivery services of rival Amazon, as it looks for ways...

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Macy’s Play With Toys R Us Could Be Building Blocks To Digital Marketplace
August 24, 2021

While many industry watchers saw Macy’s partnership with Toys R Us as a category expansion that will help the omnichannel retailer bring more customers online and in-store — which it likely will — the collaboration may also be a big first step toward challenging Amazon,...