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Costco CEO: Digital Sales Outpacing Overall Growth on ‘Tech Journey’
December 12, 2024

Costco is proving that its digital transformation is more than just a buzzword — it’s driving growth. As the company continues to enhance its eCommerce offerings and streamline member experiences, its first-quarter results (Q3 by the calendar) for fiscal 2025 illustrate a combination of solid...

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Retail’s Digital Transformation: On-Demand Working Capital Powers Expansion
December 12, 2024

Retailers face the daunting challenges of managing inventory, staff, storage, shelf space — and, in most cases, a digital storefront — all while gauging consumer demand, which can be seasonal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Judge Blocks Kroger’s $24.6 Billion Albertsons Deal Over Competition Concerns
December 10, 2024

A federal judge has blocked Kroger’s $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons on Tuesday (Dec. 10), citing concerns that the deal would reduce competition in the U.S. grocery market, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Lord & Taylor to Return as eCommerce Site
December 10, 2024

Regal Brands Global reportedly plans to relaunch department store brand Lord & Taylor as a discount luxury eCommerce platform. 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...

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Amazon Seller Central to Integrate Intuit QuickBooks for Financial Management
December 09, 2024

Intuit’s QuickBooks will become Amazon’s preferred partner for financial management solutions integrated directly into its site, where Amazon sellers manage their businesses. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Tech Takes the Reins: Digital Innovation Drives Holiday Cheer for Shoppers
December 07, 2024

The holiday shopping season has long been the crown jewel of the retail calendar. But as consumer habits evolve, so too do the tools retailers deploy to attract, engage and convert shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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AI Visual Search Apps Target Social Media Style of ‘See-Now-Buy-Now’
December 06, 2024

Tech firms are escalating their push to turn every outfit spotted on social media into an instant shopping opportunity, with startup Aesthetic launching the latest entry into the artificial intelligence (AI)-powered clothing recognition field. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Walmart’s Gains in Premium Market Shake Up Holiday Sales
December 06, 2024

Following a strong Black Friday and Cyber Monday, both Walmart and Amazon reported record-breaking sales, with their platforms seeing growth from third-party sellers. 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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Will Instant Refunds Change Retail?
December 04, 2024

December’s dawn brings with it a flurry of retail spending. Gift giving is top of mind, to be sure, but consumers are also treating themselves along the way as promotions and discounts are the hallmark of events like Cyber Monday. Get the Full Story Complete...