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Walmart, Maybelline Use AR to Foster Shopper Confidence
January 31, 2024

Retailers are embracing augmented reality (AR) to improve consumer experiences, leave a lasting impact, foster greater confidence in the brand, and ultimately encourage purchases. This is critical in the turbulent sea of inflation and shifting consumer sentiments.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Walmart Expands Virtual Try-On Tech to Eyewear
January 30, 2024

Walmart is expanding its use of augmented and virtual reality technology to include eyewear. 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....

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Walmart Aims to Provide Guiding Light to Wandering Shoppers
January 30, 2024

Lost in the supermarket? Walmart says it has a solution. Look for the blinking light. 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....

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H&M Refines Retail Strategy, Taking Cues From Retailers for a Localized Edge 
January 30, 2024

H&M announced on Friday (Jan. 26) its plan to close down more than 20% of its stores in Spain and lay off up to 588 employees. The company cited unspecified organizational, productive and economic reasons. The move comes in response to competition from Inditex, owner of...

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AWS: Retailers and Brands Partner With Platforms to Drive Innovation
January 30, 2024

As we finish the first month of the new year, more and more businesses are putting 2023 innovations into action and hoping to see results.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Valentine’s Spending Expected to Hit Record $14.2 Billion
January 29, 2024

Americans are projected to spend $14.2 billion this Valentine’s Day amid heightened consumer confidence. 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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Free Shipping Bolsters Loyalty Most Among Online Shoppers
January 29, 2024

Foot traffic is a key metric of customer attraction for brick-and-mortar stores, and online visits are the corresponding metric for online shops. If the product assortment and the shopping experience itself are key factors when shopping in a physical store, recent market research by PYMNTS...

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JCPenney Takes AI Into the Store to Appeal to Cost-Conscious Shoppers
January 29, 2024

At they navigate a market heavily influenced by inflation, retailers must use a range of tools to respond to the needs of value-driven consumers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Venus et Fleur Pitches Flowers as Valentine’s Day Investments 
January 27, 2024

Valentine’s Day has long been associated with the exchange of thoughtful gifts, and few tokens of affection are as iconic as a bouquet of flowers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...