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Retailers Getting Hit With $90B of Bogus Returns, Promo Abuse
November 05, 2021

Losing over 2% of revenue each year would be cause for great concern for most consumers — yet for many eCommerce businesses, it’s a fact of life that they struggle to combat as bad actors abuse policies that are meant to make things easier for...

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Groupon, Square Team to Power Local Merchants’ Offers
November 05, 2021

Online coupon platform Groupon and financial services company Square on Friday (Nov. 5) unveiled a collaboration that allows local merchants to use Square’s App Marketplace to launch marketing campaigns on Groupon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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eBay Launches ‘Sleigh Drop’ Sneaker Sales Event
November 05, 2021

eBay on Friday (Nov. 5) debuted The Sleigh Drop sneaker sales promotion that gives buyers access to “some of the world’s coolest collections” from sneaker enthusiasts La La Anthony, DJ Skee and Jacques Slade during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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87% of Consumers Will Shop Online For Holiday Gifts, Half Will Start Before Thanksgiving
November 04, 2021

As the holiday shopping season approaches, most consumers plan to shop online, get an early start and choose eCommerce stores that offer rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in Retail: Etsy Tries to Make Marketplace More Personal; Wayfair Plans Permanent Physical Stores
November 04, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Etsy executives want the marketplace to be an alternative to other “commoditized” commerce experiences, while Wayfair is preparing to set up permanent store locations after four years of testing pop-ups and temporary shops. Also, Express has expanded its social commerce...

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Luxury Brand Net-a-Porter Steps Into Resale Market
November 04, 2021

The online luxury fashion brand Net-a-Porter has entered the resale fashion market, Green Queen reported. 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 daily newsletter,...

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Grocery Roundup: Frictionless Checkout Goes Big with Amazon, Circle K 
November 04, 2021

Amazon is going big, literally, with its “Just Walk Out” cashierless checkout system. The chain has opened its largest-yet Amazon Fresh grocery store with the technology, the Chicago Sun Times reported Thursday (Nov. 4). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Kroger Leverages Automated Warehouses to Expand Its US Reach as Grocers Eye Robotic Distribution
November 04, 2021

Grocery’s robotic transformation is speeding along rapidly. Kroger, the largest pure-play grocer in the United States, is leveraging automated technologies to expand to new markets and to bolster its presence in existing ones. Through its partnership with United Kingdom grocery technology company Ocado, Kroger plans...

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Etsy Positions Itself as Antidote to ‘Commoditized’ eCommerce
November 04, 2021

Peer-to-peer marketplace operator Etsy is investing heavily in making the buyer experience more personal as the holiday shopping season gets underway, positioning itself as the antithesis to other marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...