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RH Says High Mortgage Rates Killing Demand for Luxury Homes, Furniture
June 30, 2022

Hopes for a near-term turnaround in the battered home furnishing category were dashed Wednesday evening (June 29), after high-end retailer RH told investors it expects consumer demand will continue to weaken through the end of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Luxury Home Slowdown Takes Toll on RH Furniture Sales
June 29, 2022

RH, the high-end furniture retailer, has seen its stock tumble in extended trading, after it cut its forecast, Bloomberg reported Wednesday (June 29). 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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Today in Food Commerce: Rewe Announces Autonomous Store; General Mills Notes Shift Away from Restaurants
June 29, 2022

Today in food commerce, Sharebite raises $39 million in its Series B funding round and Israel-based computer vision company Trigo announces an autonomous grocery store in partnership with German supermarket chain Rewe. Plus, General Mills notes that, with rising prices, consumers are shifting away from...

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Costco Keeps Hot Dog Bargain, but Membership Fee Could Rise
June 29, 2022

The rumors are false and the bargain remains. Costco’s $1.50 hot dog, a food court steal that comes with a 20-ounce soda, is staying the same price, just as it has since 1985, according to multiple reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Walmart Adds Digital Eyeglass Fitting Company to Stable of AR Try-on Tools
June 29, 2022

After a three-year test drive in over 3,300 of its stores, Walmart said Wednesday (June 29) that it is acquiring California-based tech firm Memomi to bring its virtual optical try-on solution technology in-house. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Amazon Will Gather and Sell Physical Store Analytics Data to Brands
June 29, 2022

The world’s largest eCommerce player is looking to capitalize on its budding basket of physical stores by selling data to brands that details which products customers in its contactless locations touch, purchase, pass up and more. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Shoppers Embrace H&M’s Full Prices, Driving Higher Sales
June 29, 2022

Fashion retailer H&M says it expects to raise prices in the coming year following a report that shows its shoppers don’t mind paying full price. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Ousts CEO After Sales Plummet
June 29, 2022

Bed Bath & Beyond has replaced its CEO, the retailer announced Wednesday (June 29) in the wake of another disappointing earnings report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Germany’s Rewe Grocery Chain Opens Autonomous Store in Berlin
June 28, 2022

Israel-based computer vision company Trigo, which works on frictionless retail checkout, has debuted a new hybrid autonomous grocery store alongside Rewe, a German supermarket group, the companies announced Tuesday (June 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...