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Today in Retail: GameStop Increases Its Digital Focus; Fighting Back Against the Rise of Friendly...
June 02, 2022

Today in retail, Walmart’s eCommerce head refers to its 4,700 stores as “shoppable fulfillment centers.” Plus, online sneaker startup KicksCrew is expanding its reach, Walmart and Gap team up on a home collection for kids and online car marketplaces are spurring profits across the MENA...

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Walmart’s New eCommerce Chief Calls Stores ‘Shoppable Fulfillment Centers’
June 02, 2022

Walmart U.S. Chief eCommerce Officer Tom Ward said shoppers have become more reliant on eCommerce since the start of the pandemic, and he sees his company as ready to embrace that transformation, as brick-and-mortar stores have a new place in our lives these days. Get...

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GameStop Doubles Down on Digital Assets, Blockchain, NFTs
June 02, 2022

GameStop has been quietly preparing for its entry into cryptocurrency, blockchain and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), with its fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings press release showing the company has been making hires and plans in that space for at least part of the three months ending April...

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KicksCrew Aims to Grow Sneaker Culture to More Women, Mom and Pop Shops
June 02, 2022

In a crowded industry that’s dominated by a handful of huge global manufacturers as well as a growing number of online and in-store outlets vying for a piece of the red-hot athleisure and streetwear trends, it could be argued that sneaker retailing is probably best...

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Online Car Marketplaces Drive Profits for MENA Startups
June 02, 2022

With almost 2,000 cars sold daily and nearly 750,000 vehicles sold on a yearly basis, the Egyptian used car market, representing a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of about $10 billion, is a very large but fragmented one. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Walmart, Gap Unveil Gap Home Kids Line
June 01, 2022

Walmart and Gap on Wednesday (June 1) launched Gap Home Kids, an online-only line of more than 200 products across bedding, bath, pillows, throws, rugs and window treatments priced from $20 to $79, according to a company blog post. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today in Retail: Victoria’s Secret Shift Not Catching on With Shoppers Yet; Belk and Conn’s...
June 01, 2022

Today in retail, eobuwie takes the shoes out of traditional shoe stores across Poland, and payment declines are on the rise as inflation increases. Plus, eCommerce is changing real estate-related decisions, the era of plug-and-play eCommerce solutions might be over and Payoneer teams up with...

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Victoria’s Secret Still Growing Into Its New Identity
June 01, 2022

The shift by Victoria’s Secret away from its focus on sexy models and skimpy lingerie in favor of a more inclusive approach may be struggling to gain traction so far with shoppers, at least based on the company’s fiscal 2022 first-quarter earnings report for the...

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eCommerce Refashions Middle and Last Mile, and Real Estate, Too
June 01, 2022

As retail goes, so do various sectors of the U.S. economy — demonstrating just how interconnected we really are when we buy things and have them delivered to the doorstep. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...