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Beauty Brand Laneige Ditches Sensory Experience for Virtual Shopping 
May 31, 2023

For an industry that thrives on sensory experiences and relies heavily on personal touch and physical treatments, the beauty industry is boldly venturing into a new realm — the metaverse.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Thinking Small Might Be Retail’s New Big Trend
May 31, 2023

Merchants are embracing smaller footprints in a greater effort to cut costs and renew customer focus. 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...

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Amazon Wins in Dry Groceries as Walmart Breaks a Sweat
May 30, 2023

Walmart may be well ahead of Amazon in terms of share of the total grocery market, but when it comes to the center aisles, the latter is pulling ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Jennifer Aniston, Lady Gaga Make Forays Into Retail as Fame Alone Can’t Guarantee Sales
May 30, 2023

The proliferation of celebrity-backed brands in recent years has led to a saturation of the market, resulting in a diminishing impact on audience engagement. Celebrities, acknowledging this shift, are now exploring the realm of in-store experiences as a strategic approach to revitalizing their brands. By...

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Bloomingdale’s, thredUP Look to AI-Powered Product Attribution to Drive Sales
May 30, 2023

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a hot tool these days. Not only is it helping brands and retailers streamline business operations to become more efficient but it’s also playing a crucial role in enabling brands and retailers to distinguish themselves and captivate consumers. Get the Full...

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Six Flags Adds Amazon’s ‘Just Walk Out’ Tech
May 30, 2023

Six Flags has reportedly become the first theme park offering Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” technology. 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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Businesses Saying No to Unsupervised Teens
May 28, 2023

The storied teenage tradition of the mall hangout could be coming to an end. 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...

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Klarna Says Shoppers Want Recommendations Rather Than Search Results
May 26, 2023

Klarna aims to lead a shift in purchases from search to recommendations. 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...

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Foot Locker Embraces Localization Strategy Through Small Concept Stores 
May 26, 2023

Despite facing challenges in the first quarter due to changes in Foot Locker’s physical presence, brand assortment, digital initiatives, and omnichannel strategies, the retailer is using concept stores as experimental spaces to explore localization in a bid to make deeper customer connections.   Get the Full...