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Mass Store Closures, Once a Sign of Trouble, Now Signal Retail’s Digital Shift
October 05, 2021

When a retailer closes over 200 stores within a nine-month period, it can often mean that things are not going well — sales may be falling or traffic may be dropping, and executives could be looking to cut costs. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Rent the Runway Sees Subscribers Rebound From Pandemic’s Depths 
October 05, 2021

The subscription economy is en vogue. 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, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Today in Retail: Amazon Adds New Gifting Tool; Chip Shortage Drags Down Auto Sales
October 04, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Amazon is making it easier for shoppers to give gifts without knowing the recipient’s address, and the months-long semiconductor chip shortage continues to hurt motor vehicle sales. Also, gasoline delivery could be the next service to join the on-demand economy,...

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Dollar Tree Increases Price Point Due to Prolonged Supply Chain Issues
October 04, 2021

When Dollar Tree last week said it would begin rolling out price points above $1 on more items, executives said it was meant to help the retailer introduce new products and meet more customer needs — which, in today’s reality, means the buck isn’t strong...

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Nordstrom Adds Cuvée Beauty Haircare Products
October 04, 2021

Luxury haircare brand Cuvée Beauty on Monday (Oct. 4) said it has signed a retail distribution deal that will bring its “low-maintenance” products into all Nordstrom stores across the U.S. and to the high-end fashion retailer’s website. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Amazon Adds Address-Free Gifting Feature Ahead of Holidays
October 04, 2021

Amazon on Monday (Oct. 4) debuted a new feature that will allow U.S. Prime subscribers to send gifts to friends and family members without knowing their addresses, instead relying on mobile phone numbers or email addresses to help with delivery. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Semiconductor Chip Shortage Limits Auto Sales in Q3
October 03, 2021

New vehicle sales dropped in the third quarter due to ongoing supply chain issues and a shortage of semiconductor chips, CNN Business reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Walmart Launches Free Assembly Kids Clothing Line
October 03, 2021

Walmart on Friday (Oct. 1) announced that it’s launching the Free Assembly Kids collection, a little more than a year after rolling out the affordable apparel line for men and women that includes Scoop, Sofia Jeans by Sofia Vergara and ELOQUII Elements. Get the Full...

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Today In Retail: Consumer Spending Up in August; Neiman Marcus Data Breach Hits 4.6M Customers
October 01, 2021

In today’s top retail news, personal spending was up slightly in August despite concerns about the delta variant, while most brands have yet to take advantage of the new ability to partner with college athletes. Also, Neiman Marcus has disclosed that a data hack dating...