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50% of Delivery Costs Occur in Last Mile, Putting Pressure on Transport Providers
September 29, 2021

Over the last two years, a quick run to the store to pick up a forgotten or last-minute item has turned into a mobile shopping experience, with a multitude of companies providing delivery services for grocery stores, retailers and digital marketplaces. Get the Full Story...

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Etsy’s 12-Room Virtual House Aims to Make Shoppers Feel at Home
September 29, 2021

In its quest to hold onto pandemic-era shoppers who turned to Etsy for masks and other handcrafted goods over the last 18 months, the marketplace took a big step forward in expanding how consumers can interact with sellers, opening the doors to an augmented realty...

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Dollar Tree Adding Higher-Priced Products to Stores
September 29, 2021

Dollar Tree, Inc. on Wednesday (Sept. 29) announced it will roll out price points of more than $1 at all Dollar Tree Plus stores and will test higher prices on some items in selected Dollar Tree stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Macy’s Attempts to Nix Amazon Billboard at Herald Square
September 29, 2021

Macy’s has taken its landlord, The Kaufman Organization, to court over the proprietor’s plan to allow Amazon to advertise on the billboard on top of the flagship store in the heart of Herald Square that is seen by millions every year during the Thanksgiving Day...

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COVID-19 Surge in Vietnam Delays iPhone 13 Delivery
September 29, 2021

The continued spread of COVID-19 across Vietnam has led to delivery delays for Apple’s iPhone 13, according to a Nikkei Asia report Wednesday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Etsy Marketplace Offers Sneak Peek of Handmade Goods in Shoppable Virtual Home
September 29, 2021

The question: “How will this artwork look in my dining room?” can now be answered with Monday’s launch of The Etsy House, an interactive experience that allows shoppers to virtually walk through a home decorated with handmade items offered on the online marketplace, Etsy announced...

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Subscriptions Offer Recurring Consumer Touchpoint, Not Disruption
September 29, 2021

For merchants, the digital age has brought with it the age of the channel conflict. 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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Today in Restaurant and Grocery Tech: Portillo’s Files for IPO; Wendy’s Moves Toward Voice Commerce
September 28, 2021

Today in restaurant and grocery tech news, Illinois-based fast-casual chain Portillo’s files with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in advance of its initial public offering (IPO), while Wendy’s smartphone promo suggests contextual commerce intentions down the line. Plus, a hugely popular food celebrity...

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Today In Retail: Mastercard Broadens Merchant Access to BNPL; HomeGoods Adds Digital Shopping Capabilities
September 28, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Mastercard is set to enter the buy now, pay later (BNPL) arena with an offering that integrates into the company’s merchant network, while HomeGoods finally gives shoppers the ability to make purchases online. Also, Walmart Health is working to create...