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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: The Near-Term Favors Bargains, the Long-Term Likes Fulfillment
April 22, 2022

“France has lost a battle, but France has not lost the war,” Charles de Gaulle famously said in June of 1940, while encouraging his fellow countryman to continue their fight against the Nazi invasion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Home Depot Creates Customer-Tech Role to Continue Pandemic-Fed Momentum
April 22, 2022

Home Depot is upping its investment in digital programs like online shopping and curbside pickup apps that helped drive sales during the pandemic, while also moving its longtime chief information officer into a new customer-facing tech role. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Lululemon to Launch Loyalty Program Offering Workout Classes, Other Perks
April 21, 2022

Canadian apparel retailer Lululemon plans to seek growth in the next few years through the establishment of a membership plan, the company announced in a letter this week (April 20) about various initiatives. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Grocery Roundup: Amazon Expands Grocery Technology Rollout; Supermarkets Add Online SNAP Acceptance
April 21, 2022

Amazon is expanding its checkout technology beyond its home city. 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...

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Today in Retail: Sleep Number Struggles to Meet Demand; Shopify Invests in Crossing Minds
April 21, 2022

Today in retail, Sleep Number struggles to meet demand as supply chain issues continue, while Shopify invests in recommendation platform Crossing Minds. Plus, Carvana continues its disappointing slide, Kroger develops in-house eCommerce fulfillment capabilities, and Tractor Supply continues to show success in eCommerce. Get the...

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Retailers Turn to EV Charging Stations for Added Curb Appeal
April 21, 2022

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Last-Mile Logistics Could Decide Winner in Growing Amazon vs Shopify eComm Rivalry
April 21, 2022

It’s tempting to say that eCommerce is simple — it’s Amazon vs. everyone else. 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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Sleep Number Stock Tumbles as Supply Chain Struggles Persist
April 21, 2022

Sleep Number Corp stock was down about 15% in early trading Thursday (April 21) after the company reported several downward trends in its fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings report Wednesday (April 20), including a 7% decline in net sales to $527 million because of the semiconductor...

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The Data Point: Amazon Overtakes Walmart as Top Retailer at 9.4% of Retail Spend in...
April 21, 2022

Coke and Pepsi. McDonald’s and Burger King. Apple and Microsoft. Ranking in high the pantheon of great of corporate rivalries is Amazon versus Walmart. In 2021, Amazon overtook its retail elder in all but one category — one that gets you right in the breadbasket...