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Grocery Roundup: Supermarket Administers An Arena’s Worth Of Vaccines 
March 18, 2021

As vaccines come in by the shipload, U.S. grocery stores are playing a key role in the distribution effort. Now, Midwest supermarket chain Meijer is administering an arena’s worth of shots. Supermarket News reports that the chain is offering vaccinations at the Detroit Lions’ home,...

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Dollar General Cautious; Says ‘Significant Sales Benefit’ From COVID Will Likely End
March 18, 2021

Dollar General, which operates the nation’s largest chain of 17,000 discount stores, said on Thursday (March 18) that the 20 percent COVID-fueled sales increase last year will probably not be repeated in 2021, and told investors that it sees revenues flat to down 2 percent....

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Five Below Reports ‘Record’ Comp Sales Rise Of 13.8 Pct Amid Brick-And-Mortar Growth 
March 18, 2021

Off-price retailer Five Below, Inc. posted record comparable stores sales growth of 13.8 percent and a 25 percent jump in net sales, as its fourth-quarter results beat analyst expectations. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Williams-Sonoma Posts 26 Pct Comp Growth
March 18, 2021

Williams-Sonoma, Inc., whose stable of brands includes names such as West Elm, Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma, reported that Q4 comparable brand revenue growth accelerated to almost 26 percent, including online shopping comp growth of nearly 50 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Yotpo’s Integrated eCommerce Solution Attracts $230 Million In Funding
March 18, 2021

At a time when “everyone is selling everything online,” Yotpo’s all-in-one eCommerce suite — which integrates marketing, loyalty, customer referrals and reviews into a single platform — has not only convinced over 30,000 brands, but has caught the eye of investors, too. Get the Full...

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Today In Retail: Tailored Brands CEO To Depart; Angie’s List Rebrands To Angi
March 17, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Tailored Brands, Inc. announced that its chief executive will depart from his role effective March 26, while Angie’s List is rebranding and will be simply known as Angi. Plus, Olo has announced that its Class A common stock will be...

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Nordstrom Debuts Livestream Shopping Channel
March 17, 2021

Nordstrom is continuing its push to become a digital-first business with the Wednesday (March 17) debut of its livestream shopping channel. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Just A Little Taste: Grocery Sampling Makes A Cautious Comeback
March 17, 2021

In the pre-COVID age, offering in-store free samples to grocery shoppers was one of the most effective ways to push the adoption of new products. Samples could boost products’ sales by as much as 600 percent in some cases. However, in the wake of the...

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Lands’ End To Double Up On Partnership With Kohl’s, Focus On Global eCommerce
March 17, 2021

Casual clothing and footwear retailer Lands’ End said it is expanding its tie-up with Kohl’s and growing its global eCommerce business, as the company’s European sales led the way in its most recent results. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...