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UK Brick-and-Mortar Retail Scene Equipped to Handle Amazon Entry
October 08, 2021

After the launch of its first 4-star store in New York in 2018, Amazon has chosen the U.K.’s Bluewater shopping center in Kent as the location of its first 4-star shop outside the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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CarGurus Expands Instant Max Cash Offer to More US Markets
October 08, 2021

CarGurus on Friday (Oct. 8) announced it is expanding its Instant Max Cash Offer digital retailing feature to 11 new states and Washington, D.C., enabling nearly half of U.S. consumers to utilize the service. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Department Stores Betting on New Beauty Products to Drive Sales
October 08, 2021

After years of falling traffic and struggling sales that culminated in last year’s bankruptcy filing, JCPenney is embarking on a massive push into the prestige beauty space, hoping to bring back customers and replace its former in-store partnership with Sephora. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Costco Same-Store Sales Up 10% in US for September, 8% International
October 07, 2021

Costco has completed another round of high sales, with core same-store growth in September rising 10%, Seeking Alpha reported, citing UBS analyst Michael Lasser. 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: Levi Strauss Benefits from Need for New Clothes; Best Buy Rolls Out...
October 07, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Levi Strauss & Co.’s sales continue to grow as consumers seek refreshed wardrobes, while Lululemon is preparing to bring its connected fitness platform Mirror to its home country of Canada. Also, Best Buy is pushing its new Totaltech membership to...

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Grocery Roundup: Aldi Goes Cashierless; Jokr Adds Alcohol
October 07, 2021

Self-service is evolving beyond the kiosk. Essen, Germany-based global discount grocery chain Aldi announced Friday (Oct. 1) that it is testing out computer vision checkout at one of its locations in the Netherlands. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred
October 07, 2021

Walmart’s apparel ambitions are increasingly focused on the youngest of consumers, kids, as the retailer tries to expand its share of the clothing market through new clothing lines and collaborations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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eCommerce Startups Struggle to Scale Logistics Capabilities to Meet Demand Surge
October 07, 2021

The accelerated adoption of eCommerce over the past 18 months has created a potentially lucrative space for newcomers looking to reach shoppers. Brand loyalty is falling, according to several industry watchers, and nearly 84% of consumers who used online shopping during the pandemic plan to...

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Newegg Rolls Out Mobile Livestream Shopping Platform
October 07, 2021

Digital electronics retailer Newegg said on Thursday (Oct. 7) that it is testing an app-based livestreaming platform dubbed Newegg Live, which will let customers communicate with the hosts of livestream events and grab exclusive deals during the session. Get the Full Story Complete the form...