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Party City Says Special Occasions And Events Are Up
May 10, 2021

Party City Holdco Inc., the party goods company, posted an approximately 36 percent jump in brand comparable sales in the first quarter from the 13 weeks that ended April 4, 2020. In a Monday (May 10) earnings press release, the company also said that brand...

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Higher Supply Chain Costs Catch Consumers Off-Guard
May 09, 2021

After years of relatively low inflation, Americans have begun to see higher prices for goods and services in the wake of the pandemic, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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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,...