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Tight Holiday Sales Outlook Heightens Demand to Reduce Retail Returns
November 15, 2022

At a time when retailers are competing aggressively on price to drive sagging sales, the need to limit returns via virtual try-on tools and tougher sales policies is expected to rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walmart Says Inventory is Down and $100K+ Shoppers Are Up
November 15, 2022

The country’s largest retail chain said Tuesday that its efforts to reduce inventory were paying off thanks in part to an increase in customers seeking price relief in the face of high inflation — especially more affluent households.  Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Strong Home Improvement Demand Powers Home Depot’s Q3
November 15, 2022

Despite inflation, supply chain snags and a tight labor market, Home Depot enjoyed an increase in sales in its third quarter due to continued demand for home improvement projects. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Autonation Looks to Boost Digital Reach With Stake in TrueCar
November 15, 2022

Aiming to collaborate on the development of new digital tools, automotive retailer AutoNation has acquired a 6.1% minority ownership stake in automotive digital marketplace TrueCar. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Amazon Expands Virtual Healthcare With Clinics in 32 States
November 15, 2022

Amazon is deepening its healthcare offerings with the launch of Amazon Clinic, a virtual care service that offers treatment for common health ailments. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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RetailNext Acquires UK Foot Traffic and In-Store Analytics Firm
November 14, 2022

California-based brick-and-mortar analytics firm RetailNext said it has acquired U.K. rival Retail Performance from market research company Ipsos, in a bid to boost its foot-traffic-monitoring platform in Europe and Asia. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Best Buy, Google Join Outsiders in Push to Capture Remote Patient Monitoring Boom
November 14, 2022

Born of pandemic necessity and a graying U.S. population, remote patient monitoring (RPM) is breaking out all over, as its growth potential draws in retailers such as Best Buy and Big Tech stalwarts like Google in a shift that is seeing outside players aggressively moving...

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Klarna Adds Shop and Compare Tool in UK, Sweden and Denmark
November 14, 2022

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) provider Klarna has expanded the availability of the search and compare tool within its app to the United Kingdom, Sweden and Denmark, following the launch of the tool in the United States in October. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amazon Turns to Price Cuts and Product Drops for Holiday Sales
November 14, 2022

Amazon will launch its 48 hours of Black Friday deals on Nov. 24 — Thanksgiving Day — while also making product drops before and after that time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...