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Retail Exec Lauds Strong Online Holiday Shopping, Predicts Pandemic-Era Conveniences Will Continue
December 06, 2021

Australian global payments platform EML Payments and its North American malls partner, Cadillac Fairview, which operates 35 million square feet of retail and office space, credit digital innovations for powering the surge in retail spend, according to a Monday (Dec. 6) press release. Get the Full...

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Rakuten, Afterpay Combine BNPL, Cash-Back Rewards
December 06, 2021

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) platform Afterpay is teaming up with shopping rewards and cash-back program Rakuten on a program that combines cash-back rewards and flexible payment schedules, according to a joint announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Email Helps Unlock Gifting Physical Items Without an Address
December 06, 2021

After a tumultuous two years for many people who saw fewer physical gatherings and connections with friends, it may be hard to keep track of who moved during the pandemic, or even remember what a person’s address was before March 2020. Get the Full Story...

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Walgreens Considering Sale of Boots Alliance
December 06, 2021

Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. is working with Goldman Sachs on a possible sale of 172-year-old U.K. health and beauty retailer Boots, according to a Sky News report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Retailers Now Pay Consumers to Pick Up Their Online Orders
December 06, 2021

With as much as half of all delivery costs occurring in the last mile, and prices across the board rising at the same time that consumers are continuing to demand they pay nothing for shipping, several brands are rewarding customers who choose to pick up...

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Today in Retail: Macy’s Looks for Digital, Physical Balance; Amazon the Hot Spot for Toys
December 03, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Macy’s is reportedly trying to find the right way to balance its stores with its eCommerce presence as it mulls a breakup of the two businesses, while shoppers are gravitating toward Amazon when shopping for toys. Also, out-of-stock messages are...

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Great Outdoors Group and Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings Cancel Merger Plans
December 03, 2021

Great Outdoors Group, LLC and Sportsman’s Warehouse Holdings, Inc. announced on Friday (Dec. 3) through the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that they are canceling their proposed merger, which would have brought together two outdoor sporting goods companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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What if Throwback 37-cent Whoppers Sparked a Rush to 1950s Pricing?
December 03, 2021

It’s 1957. Russia just launched the Sputnik satellite, so everyone’s on edge. “Doctors” in TV commercials tell us cigarette smoking is okay. Elvis Presley’s “Too Much” is the No. 1 song, “Around the World in 80 Days” wins the Oscar for best picture, and a...

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New Stores a Top Priority for Ulta Beauty
December 03, 2021

Ulta Beauty, Inc. added seven new stores, relocated two existing locations, remodeled three others and closed one store in the third quarter of fiscal 2021 ending Oct. 30 — giving the beauty brand 42 new stores, four relocated ones, eight remodeled shops and four closed...