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Walmart’s Health Sales Rise, but Amazon Closes In
February 23, 2024

As Walmart and Amazon compete for consumers’ health and personal care spending, Walmart is seeing growth — but maybe not enough to hold its lead as Amazon rapidly gains share in the category. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Carvana Lowers Costs, Boosts Customer Satisfaction With Technology
February 22, 2024

Technological solutions are driving cost reductions and higher customer satisfaction at Carvana. 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...

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US Smartphone Sales Dip 10% as Consumers Delay Upgrades
February 21, 2024

According to data from Counterpoint Research, U.S. consumer demand for smartphones fell 10% in January. 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...

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Marc Lore’s Wonder Opens in Walmart as Supermarkets Seize Restaurant Occasions
February 21, 2024

Wonder is opening a store-in-store within a Walmart, a move that comes as grocery retailers increasingly seek out opportunities to capture more of consumers’ mealtime spending. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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D2C Brands Find Quicker Checkout May Cause Friction for High-Value Purchases
February 21, 2024

While direct-to-consumer brands may generally find that less is more when it comes to consumers’ checkout experiences, Sonos has found that for the high-consideration items it sells, adding more steps to the process can help consumers feel more confident in their purchases. Get the Full...

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Stellantis to Launch Electric Trucks and Muscle Cars in US
February 20, 2024

Stellantis, the parent company of Jeep, is reportedly taking a unique approach to the electric vehicle (EV) market in the United States. 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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Home Depot Caters to Click-and-Mortar™ Shoppers to Boost Spending
February 20, 2024

As retailers look to drive omnichannel engagement to boost customers’ spending, Home Depot is linking the online shopping experience to its physical stores, catering to high-value Click-and-Mortar™ shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Dove Makes Sure Pop-Up Bubble Hasn’t Popped 
February 17, 2024

The pop-up shop may not be the novel trend it once was, but brands are still using the buzz-generating model to create real-world connections with customers without the cost and commitment of opening longer-term stores. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Walmart Sets Sights on Retail Media as Content and Commerce Blur
February 16, 2024

This week in the ongoing race for customers’ loyalty and engagement between retail powerhouses Walmart and Amazon, the former may be looking to join in the streaming media space, where the latter is already well established. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...