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Today In Retail: Spectrum Brands’ Net Sales Jump; Stamp.com’s Revenue Soars
May 07, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Spectrum Brands reported its net sales climbed by 22.6 percent, while Stamps.com reported that total revenue increased by 25 percent. Plus, Peloton said its connected fitness subscriber base soared by 135 percent to a record 2 million users. Get the...

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Peloton Adds 400K New Fitness Subscribers, Will Invest To Restore ‘Pristine Brand’
May 07, 2021

Peloton, the maker of upscale fitness equipment and workout programs, said Thursday (May 6) its connected fitness subscribers rose 135 percent to a record 2 million users despite being embroiled in an ongoing government-mandated safety recall of its two treadmill products. Get the Full Story...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Prime Day Is On The Move, Walmart Goes All-In On Health...
May 07, 2021

Just days after Amazon’s latest round of record earnings results, as well as a new PYMNTS prediction that its sales growth will outpace Walmart’s by a 3-to-1 margin over the next five years, the dominant online retailer is starting to home in on Prime Day...

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Adidas, DraftKings, Planet Fitness See Sports Rebound As Consumers Look To Play Again
May 07, 2021

After more than a year of lockdowns and COVID-related lifestyle restrictions, consumers’ pent-up demand and desire to play again could be seen in a trio of sports-related forecasts Friday (May 7). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Stamps.com’s Revenue Surges As Paid Customer Base Grows
May 07, 2021

eCommerce shipping provider Stamps.com reported as part of its financial results that total revenue surged 25 percent from $151.3 million in Q1 2020 to $189.1 million in Q1 2021. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Spectrum Brands’ Net Sales Rise Amid Higher Reinvestments
May 07, 2021

Spectrum Brands, whose portfolio includes brands like Repel, George Foreman and Kwikset, reported that net sales climbed 22.6 percent for the second quarter of fiscal 2021. 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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Retail’s (Margin) Conundrum Is Here As eCommerce Surges
May 06, 2021

In the surge of eCommerce lies a double-edged sword. 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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Today In Retail: Sally Beauty’s Net Sales Increase; Wayfair’s Revenue Surges
May 06, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Sally Beauty reported that its second-quarter consolidated same-store sales increased by 6.5 percent, while Wayfair reported that its total revenue surged by nearly 50 percent year over year. Plus, a new economic analysis indicates that consumers are eager to spend....

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Grocery Roundup: Brick-And-Mortar Sales Growth Slows As Meal Kits Gain Ground
May 06, 2021

As newly vaccinated consumers return to restaurants for dine-in experiences, grocery sales remain elevated, but growth is slowing. In a news release on Monday (May 3), Publix announced that sales for the first quarter of 2021 totaled $11.7 billion, a 3.9 percent increase year over...