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Slumping Nike Faces $150 Sneaker Problem and Shift to Secondhand
March 21, 2022

Within the spectrum of problems facing retailers right now, Nike’s predicament of being the most sought-after and recognized brand in the world would seem to be a pretty good one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Kohl’s Gets ‘Multiple’ Non-Binding Buyout Offers
March 21, 2022

Kohl’s has gotten “multiple” preliminary offers from entities looking to acquire the department store chain, company officials confirmed Monday (March 21), according to a company press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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After Shopify Loses 60%+ of Its Worth Since November, Investors Suddenly See Value
March 21, 2022

Canadian eCommerce platform Shopify has been taking investors on quite the roller coaster ride lately, with its stock price dropping from a high of $1,690 in November to just over $510 in mid-March. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Walmart Holds Shrinking Lead in Health and Personal Care as Amazon Momentum Builds
March 21, 2022

From an 8-to-1 market share advantage in 2014, to the present 1.6 percentage point margin at the end of 2021, Amazon’s efforts to chip away at Walmart’s lead in this key category have been notable and continue to pay off. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Today in Retail: FedEx Raises Prices as Package Volume Slows; Car Buyers Need to Be...
March 18, 2022

Today in retail, Sycamore Partners is considering buying U.K. fashion retailer Ted Baker, while GameStop is adding rewards club members at brisk pace as it works on NFT marketplace. Plus, PYMNTS presents five ways to fight inflation. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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British Retailer Ted Baker Could Be Purchased by US Investor
March 18, 2022

Sycamore Partners, the New York private equity firm specializing in retail investments, is considering a cash offer for Ted Baker, the United Kingdom fashion retailer, Reuters reported Friday (March 18). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Frugal 5: Top Retail Categories That Will Benefit From Belt-Tightening
March 18, 2022

With in-your-face gasoline prices appearing on every street corner, endless accounts of packaging tricks and bundling strategies being deployed to conceal rising product costs, and a raft of surcharges and fees being rolled out to offset expenses, inflation is unavoidable right now. Get the Full...

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GameStop Membership Rewards Up, But Stock Down as Investors Question Future
March 18, 2022

GameStop’s stock dipped about 10% in pre-market trading Friday (March 18), less than a day after the company announced its fiscal 2021 fourth-quarter and yearly earnings, which were highlighted by a 32% year-over-year growth in its subscription-based membership program, PowerUp Rewards Pro, in Q4. Get...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Lopsided Online Fight Cedes Ground to Non-Digital Initiatives
March 18, 2022

It’s not every day that something can be both astonishing and expected at the same time. But that is a feat Amazon was able to achieve this week as PYMNTS rolled out its latest Whole Paycheck findings which showed the digitally dominant retailer’s share of...