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Convenience Store M&A Deals Rev Up Despite COVID-19
December 17, 2020

The convenience store industry has seen a record $21.7 billion of consolidation deals announced in just the past four months, as a pandemic-related M&A lull ends and COVID-19 reshapes consumer demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Fashion Retailer rue21 Strikes Deal To Retire Debt
December 17, 2020

Fashion retailer rue21 (r21 Holdings, Inc.) said that its formidable financial standing enabled it to refinance its current term loan, decrease the cost of funds and bolster available liquidity, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Today In Retail: Benetton Group Collaborates With EDITED; CarLotz Reports 12 Pct Jump In Net...
December 16, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Benetton Group is teaming once more with EDITED, while CarLotz Inc. reported that revenues rose 12 percent for the third quarter of 2020. Plus, Amazon is making its next big fashion move through a personalization play with Made For You....

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Best Buy Caters To Consumer Preferences With In-Store Digital Upgrades
December 16, 2020

The accelerated arrival of the digital-first economy has happened so fast that retailers are making adjustments on the go. One of the most significant at this late point of the holiday season is from Best Buy, which announced this week that it is changing some...

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CarLotz Reports 12 Pct Rise In Net Revenues
December 16, 2020

Consignment-to-retail used vehicle marketplace CarLotz, Inc. said on Wednesday (Dec. 16) that its total revenues rose 12 percent for Q3 2020 to $29.8 million, up from $26.5 million during the same time last year, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Benetton Group Teams With Retail Intelligence Firm EDITED
December 16, 2020

Benetton Group, an Italian fashion company, is teaming once more with retail market intelligence firm EDITED as a “necessary platform” for its future three-year roadmap, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 16) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Census: Estimates For Retail And Food Slightly Down 
December 16, 2020

U.S. retail sales were down 1.1 percent in November compared to October, hitting approximately $546.5 billion, according to the monthly U.S. Census Bureau report released on Wednesday (Dec. 16).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Walmart, Gatik Expand Self-Driving Truck Test To Louisiana; Arkansas Test Will Now Be Driverless
December 16, 2020

Walmart announced Tuesday (Dec. 15) that Gatik, the autonomous delivery network, will operate a driverless box truck on one route in Arkansas, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Vaccine Now Available, Grocery Category Continues Digital Transformation
December 15, 2020

At long last a Covid-19 vaccine is officially being distributed in the United States.  Getting it out, however, will be a long-term, multi-phase process. Mass distribution, if everything goes according to plan in the early phase, is expected to start in spring of 2021. Get...