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Rent the Runway Benefits From Boost in Weddings, Social Gatherings, Travel
June 10, 2022

More people enjoyed weddings, social gatherings and increased travel during the first quarter of fiscal year 2022, leading to a record active subscriber count for Rent the Runway in the three months through April 30, according to a company press release. Get the Full Story...

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Stitch Fix Cuts Workforce as Customers Leave
June 10, 2022

Artificial intelligence (AI)-powered personal styling site Stitch Fix continues to struggle to retain existing customers and captivate new ones, leading the company to slash about 4% of its workforce during the third quarter of fiscal year 2022, the company said in a company press release....

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retailers Focus on Holding the Right Inventory
June 10, 2022

After a year of sparse shelves, rampant out-of-stocks and a strained holiday season that saw seasonal sales pulled back to Halloween, it is understandable that the nation’s leading retailers would want to load up on merchandise early to not be caught short.  Get the Full...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Credit Card Debt; Payments Innovation; BNPL Loyalty; Social Commerce; ICYMI
June 10, 2022

Today is Friday, June 10, and banks are happy that people are finally using credit cards again and letting the balances rack up interest. But with record-high inflation, gas at $5 per gallon, and runaway prices for food, housing and just about everything, it could...

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Today in Retail: Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer Get Sales Bumps; Walmart Picks 1,200 Open Call...
June 09, 2022

Today in retail, 60% of UAE shoppers use their smartphones while shopping in stores, and Amazon is expanding its Luxury division to five European countries. Plus, Five Below is ready to capitalize on other retailers being bumped from the market, Target is leaning on grocery...

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Would You Buy a $13,000 Designer Dress From Amazon?
June 09, 2022

At a time when more consumers are living paycheck to paycheck and belt-tightening is putting a dent on discretionary spending, Amazon is looking to tap into the resilience of high-end consumers by expanding its 2-year-old Luxury division to the five wealthiest nations in Europe. Get...

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Return to Events, Travel, Work Boosts Sales for Tommy Bahama, Lilly Pulitzer
June 09, 2022

An increase in social events and travel and the rise of more casual workplaces spelled good news this quarter for Oxford Industries, parent company of lifestyle brands Tommy Bahama and Lilly Pulitzer. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Five Below Is Ready to Pounce on ‘Merchandise and Real Estate Dislocations’
June 09, 2022

Sandwiched between aggressive, deep discount rivals like Dollar Tree, Dollar General and Ollie’s on one side, and increasingly cash-strapped consumers on the other, Philly-based Five Below says it is forging ahead with its “Triple-Double” growth plan that will triple its store count to 3,500 while...

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Walmart Picks 1,200 Businesses in Largest-Ever ‘Open Call’
June 09, 2022

Walmart has made its selections for its Open Call, its largest sourcing event, the company announced in a Wednesday (June 8) news release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...