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Social Media Shopping Blocked By a Lack of Trust 
August 21, 2023

Shopping over social media seems to be the next frontier of eCommerce spend, with 43% of consumers (approximately 110 million individuals) browsing these platforms to find goods and services. However, only 14% (36 million individuals) buy those goods and services via social media.  Get the...

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Estée Lauder Embraces Science, Expertise and TikTok to Get Consumers to Shop 
August 21, 2023

In 1968, Vogue magazine published an article titled “Can Great Skin Be Created?” by beauty editor Carol Phillips. It caught the attention of dermatologist Dr. Norman Orentreich and journalist Evelyn Lauder, who were both intrigued by the idea of merging dermatology and cosmetics to create a...

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StockX’s Luxury Resale Dominance: Can Everday Sneakers Step Up?
August 19, 2023

Sneaker rental platform Kyx World learned a hard lesson in January. 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,...

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Report: The Honest Company Develops Store-Within-a-Store at Walmart
August 18, 2023

The Honest Company, a digital startup founded by actress Jessica Alba, is reportedly looking to boost its physical presence by expanding its partnership with Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retail Earnings Show Digital Shift in Health and Beauty Spend
August 18, 2023

Consumers are proving resilient when it comes to spending on health and beauty products.  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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Ross Stores Taps Into Rising Consumer Desire for Budget-Friendly Nonessentials 
August 18, 2023

As inflation exerts its influence on consumer purchasing decisions, off-price retailers are benefiting.  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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Walmart and Amazon: A Tale of Two Massive Retailer Earnings
August 18, 2023

The eagerly anticipated earnings release for Walmart beat analyst predictions, showing how efforts by the Bentonville-based retailer to increase market share and grow its customer base may be paying off. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Albertsons, Other Grocers Expand Digital Offerings to Boost Omnichannel Adoption
August 17, 2023

This week in grocery, Albertsons adds nutrition tools to drive digital adoption, The Fresh Market adds prepared meals to its eCommerce site, and eGrocer Hungryroot’s artificial intelligence (AI) drives rapid growth. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Texting Connections: Companies Drive Conversations Into Conversions, Vibes Says 
August 17, 2023

In today’s economy, retailers are on a perpetual quest to connect with their consumers in more meaningful ways. In this pursuit, the focus has shifted toward leveraging the channels where consumers are already engaged.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...