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Former L’Oréal Executives Crafting $1.2B Beauty Company Through SPAC
November 15, 2021

Skincare company Obagi and makeup brand Milk Makeup are joining forces through a special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) deal with Waldencast Acquisition Corp. — an acquisition-focused entity founded by two former L’Oréal execs — in a merger that puts their combined value at about $1.2...

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Mattress Company Casper to Go Private
November 15, 2021

Casper Sleep Inc. announced on Monday (Nov. 15) that it has agreed to be acquired by Durational Capital Management in a deal that will take the mattress company private. Durational Capital will pay $6.90 per share, a 94% premium over the closing price on Friday...

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Grocery Stores Get Creative to Hide Item Shortages
November 14, 2021

The ongoing supply chain shortage is leading grocery stores to look for ways to cover up gaps on the shelves, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today in Retail: Warby Parker Aims to Expand Beyond Glasses; China Sees Sluggish Singles’ Day
November 12, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Warby Parker has laid out plans to expand its offerings and move beyond just the glasses it has become known for, while Coupang said its third-quarter revenue grew faster than the overall Korean eCommerce space. Also, overall growth for merchants...

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Warby Parker Aims to Be Holistic Eye Care Provider, While Walmart Taps Elton John
November 12, 2021

Direct-to-consumer (D2C) eyewear retailer Warby Parker laid out plans to vastly expand its offerings and market share in the coming years, as it tries to move beyond simply selling glasses and into a full-scale eye care company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Baby Registries Pair Advice, Commerce to Help Parents Choose With Confidence
November 12, 2021

Having a baby is one of the most exciting, and perhaps most stressful, times in a person’s life. Beyond just having another human being besides yourself to take care of, every bottle, pacifier and rattle purchased feels like a consequential decision, with myriad opinions from...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Amazon, Walmart Sharpen Fight to See Who Can Deliver Faster
November 12, 2021

If you’re driving in Bentonville, Arkansas, don’t be surprised if that Walmart truck alongside you on the road doesn’t have a driver inside, after the box store giant revealed this week that it had begun successfully moving customer orders daily between a dark store and...

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JD.com, Alibaba Sales Not Enough To Boost China’s Sluggish Singles Day
November 12, 2021

Record online sales posted by JD.com and Alibaba weren’t enough to buoy a sluggish Singles Day in China, the world’s biggest multi-day shopping extravaganza that typically brings in more sales than Black Friday and Cyber Monday combined. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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1 in 5 Millennials Experienced Online Fraud While Holiday Shopping in 2020
November 11, 2021

All totaled, 12% of online shoppers experienced fraud during the 2020 holiday shopping season, according to The 2021 Holiday Shopping Outlook, a PYMNTS and Kount collaboration that surveyed more than 3,600 consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...