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TikTok Sees Exodus of Influencers From UK Shopping Service
June 17, 2022

Citing low pay, long hours and inferior products, TikTok influencers in the United Kingdom have begun leaving the platform’s eCommerce program, the Financial Times (FT) reported Friday (June 17). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Let the Markdowns Begin
June 17, 2022

First came weak retail sales for the month of May that simply confirmed the changing mindset and economic climate that consumers had already lived — and knew — all too well.   Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in Retail: Target Launching Adult Beverages Line; Revlon Bankruptcy Reflects Challenges for Beauty Brands
June 16, 2022

Today in retail, Amazon preps Prime Day, while retailers worry about a weak economic environment for discretionary and “big ticket” purchases. Plus, Tommy Hilfiger partners with My Wardrobe HQ on a reCommerce collection and Chewy’s act of kindness gives the pet supply company positive PR...

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Boohoo Could Join Other Brands Charging for Online Returns
June 16, 2022

As returns eat into more of its profits, U.K. retailer Boohoo is weighing charging customers a fee when they send back unwanted merchandise, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (June 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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The Data Point: Brazil’s Smartphone-Centric Shoppers Report 58% Less Friction
June 16, 2022

Taking a different path to digitization, Brazil is a nation where more people have smartphones than they do bank accounts, creating a unique mix of mobile-first digital engagement mixed with vast opportunity to make more connections between consumers and brands. Get the Full Story Complete...

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‘Big Ticket’ Retailers Look to Home Equity as Sales Savior
June 16, 2022

With nearly three-quarters of the U.S. population currently contending with a heat wave, consumer demand for fans, air conditioners, water toys and more will surely be brisk this week, providing retailers with a much-needed boost in business from their cash-strapped customers. Get the Full Story...

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Target Launches Line of Ready-to-Drink Tipples to Lure Cocktail Crowd
June 16, 2022

As Target looks to drive sales in the face of consumers’ inflation concerns, the retailer is turning its focus to its own brands. 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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Tommy Hilfiger, My Wardrobe HQ Debut reCommerce Collection
June 16, 2022

Global fashion brand Tommy Hilfiger is teaming up with British rental service My Wardrobe HQ (MWHQ) to jump into the reCommerce game with a new website at a time when it’s mired in all sorts of volatility, a company representative confirmed to PYMNTS Thursday (June...

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Revlon Bankruptcy Filing Shows Beauty Brands’ Challenges in Connected Economy
June 16, 2022

The great digital shift and the emergence of the connected economy are the tides that don’t lift all boats. 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...