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GameStop’s Losses Widen as it Moves to eCommerce Retail
December 08, 2021

Seeing losses in the fiscal Q3, GameStop also saw its shares fall by 4%, CNBC reported Wednesday (Dec. 8). 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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Fashion Platform Rent the Runway Reports Widening Net Loss as Consumers Slow to Return
December 08, 2021

Fashion rental platform Rent the Runway saw its shares falling over 13% as it posted broader third-quarter losses, CNBC reported Wednesday (Dec. 8). 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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Today in Retail: Stitch Fix Pivots to Direct Purchases; Wayfair Bets Stores Can Support Flagging...
December 08, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Stitch Fix is focusing on its new Freestyle direct purchase feature to make up for its suffering subscription business, while supply chain issues are causing more headaches for production of new Apple products. Also, Wayfair is planning to open three...

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Walmart Canada Debuts Interac Debit Payments for App, Online Shopping
December 08, 2021

Walmart Canada and Interac Corp. have partnered to offer the retailer’s customers the ability to pay with Interac Debit for online purchases at Walmart.ca and in-app using Apple Pay, according to a Wednesday (Dec. 8) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Work-from-Home Trend Not Working for Stores Whose Clientele Is Mainly Office Workers
December 08, 2021

Few, if any, remote workers are complaining about the work from home (WFH) uniform of sweatpants, or giving up the commute, but for millions of workers and thousands of businesses that can’t operate remotely — from restaurants to retail stores — remote work isn’t working. ...

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Lego Building $1B Factory to Meet Asian Demand
December 08, 2021

Danish toy maker Lego is building a $1 billion factory in Vietnam as demand for the toy bricks across Asia continues to grow, according to a report on Wednesday (Dec. 8) in The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Supply Chain Hang-Ups Delaying Apple Product Deliveries
December 08, 2021

iPhone and iPad assembly stopped for several days in October — usually one of the busiest times of the year ahead of the holiday rush — because of global supply chain bottlenecks and power use restrictions in China, sources with knowledge of the predicament told...

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Auto Parts Sales Get Boost From New Car Shortage
December 08, 2021

With the automotive microchip shortage expected to last well into 2022, prices for new and used cars remain elevated, leading many consumers to consider repairs and better upkeep of their vehicles over outright replacement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wayfair Bets Stores Can Boost Slowing Digital Sales
December 08, 2021

Traffic at physical stores remains on a long-term downward trajectory despite a recent rebound compared to last year’s pandemic lows, but that isn’t stopping retailers from leaning into store openings, with Wayfair as the latest digital brand to announce new brick-and-mortar efforts. Get the Full...