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Mid-Market Retailers Innovate to Survive in a Tight Economy
July 02, 2024

As ongoing financial pressures make it harder for mid-market retailers to compete, without the scale of industry giants or the close customer connections of mom-and-pop shops, these merchants are forced to adapt if they do not want to go the way of, say, Sam Ash....

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Gap’s Promising Turnaround Efforts Suggest Blueprint for Legacy Apparel Retailers
July 02, 2024

Gap, a once-dominant force in American retail that has faced challenges in recent years, is undergoing a years-long effort to reclaim its position in a highly competitive market — a journey that serves as an indicator for how legacy apparel brands can hold their own...

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Aggregators Expand SNAP EBT Acceptance to Woo Paycheck-to-Paycheck Shoppers
July 02, 2024

As aggregators compete to win the spending of financially struggling consumers, more players in the space are expanding their acceptance of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) payments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Report: Online Shopping Warehouse Boom Transforms Rural Towns
July 01, 2024

America’s love of online shopping has transformed communities like Shippensburg. 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...

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E.l.f. Begins Selling Physical Products Through Roblox Virtual Kiosk
July 01, 2024

Beauty brand e.l.f. has expanded its partnership with virtual world and gaming platform Roblox to include real-world commerce. 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...

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Synchrony: Personalized Financing Strategy Boosts Big-Ticket Commerce
July 01, 2024

Macroeconomic uncertainty over inflation and interest rates is affecting big-ticket items and leading to shifts among consumers. 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...

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Target Tries to Shake Off ‘Pandemic Hangover’ as Sales Slump
June 30, 2024

After seeing revenues surge during the pandemic, Target has been facing tough times. 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....

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Alicia Keys’ Amazon Collab Brings Star Power to Voice Economy 
June 28, 2024

As consumers increasingly transact using voice-controlled devices, Amazon is partnering with Alicia Keys, harnessing her celebrity to boost Alexa adoption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Target to Lower Threshold for Apprehending, Prosecuting Shoplifters
June 28, 2024

Target will reportedly lower the threshold at which store staff can attempt to stop nonviolent theft. 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...