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Nike, Other Major Brands Report Millions In Bad Debt As Retailers Struggle To Pay Suppliers
July 15, 2020

The impact of COVID-19 on retailers is obvious as companies report plummeting sales, but the pandemic has also delivered a blow to the middlemen, which include makers of apparel and accessories, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Chipotle To Hire Up To 10K New Employees
July 15, 2020

To meet a surging demand stemming from digital sales, Chipotle Mexican Grill will hire up to 10,000 new employees over the next several months, the quick-service restaurant (QSR) announced Wednesday (July 15). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Total School Supply Spending Could Surpass $100B In 2020
July 15, 2020

Parents are preparing to shell out a record amount of money this year on back-to-school supplies, with computers topping the list amid signs that neither the pandemic nor online classes will be vanishing anytime soon, a new survey finds. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Walmart, Sam’s Club Shoppers Must Wear Face Masks Starting Next Week
July 15, 2020

Calling it an easy step to keep customers safe, Walmart Inc. and Sam’s Club will require shoppers to wear masks starting Monday (July 20), per a company announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Vuse Launches New Website For Customized Vaping Orders
July 15, 2020

With the coronavirus pandemic surging in the United States, Vuse is ramping up its efforts to sell its vaping products online. 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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StockX Report Affirms Resale Market Acceleration
July 15, 2020

The apparel and footwear resale market is seeing record-setting growth during the pandemic. Sites like thredUP and Poshmark have experienced a surge in consumer activity. The trend was reinforced this week by a half-year status report from footwear resale marketplace StockX. Get the Full Story...

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Virtual Mall Platform Finds Traction
July 15, 2020

There were more dire predictions for the mall sector this week, as some states had to revisit their lockdown mandates due to new COVID-19 spikes. But a new eCommerce platform coming out of the Alibaba Group in Southeast Asia is bringing a unique business model...

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Best Buy Mandates Face Masks
July 15, 2020

Best Buy shoppers at the retailer’s U.S. stores will now have to wear a mask as COVID-19 cases are on the rise, The Wall Street Journal reported.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Burberry To Reduce Workforce By 500 Positions Amid Pandemic
July 15, 2020

Following a drop in sales amid the COVID-19 health crisis, Burberry is to reduce its workforce by 500 positions globally with the inclusion of 150 jobs in its British head offices. The moves are part of the luxury brand’s plans to reduce costs by £55 million, The Guardian reported....