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Dollar General Says No Plans to Raise Core Product Prices, Unlike Dollar Tree Rival
December 02, 2021

Dollar General is planning nearly 3,000 real estate projects for 2022, including 1,110 new stores that will vastly expand the retailer’s Popshelf store concept and see the company expand internationally for the first time. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Toys R Us Still Doesn’t Know What It Wants to Be When It Grows Up
December 02, 2021

When the final two Toys R Us stores in the U.S. closed earlier this year, it looked like the end for the once-vaunted retailer, until brand management company WHP Global stepped in and vowed to reopen somewhere in the future, whether it be in airports,...

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Direct-to-Consumer Brands Become Platforms as They Expand Beyond Core Products
December 02, 2021

When someone mentions “Warby Parker,” the likely first thought is “glasses.” Likewise, when “Allbirds” or “ThirdLove,” the first thought is probably “sneakers” or “bras,” respectively. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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US Consumers Say They’ll do Half of Their Remaining Holiday Shopping Online
December 02, 2021

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UK’s Cazoo Launches in France and Germany, Intensifies Competition in Europe’s Used Car Market
December 01, 2021

Cazoo, one of Europe’s leading online car retailers, announced on Wednesday (Dec. 1) that it has launched its used car marketplace in both France and Germany, after making its first step toward European expansion in February with the purchase of Germany’s leading car subscription service,...

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Today in Retail: Walmart Rents Pop-Up Space Near Ports; Toys R Us Opening New Jersey...
December 01, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walmart is renting a pop-up yard near California ports to combat supply chain issues, while retailers are upping their in-store game in an effort to lure holiday shoppers. Also, Toys R Us is planning to open a store in New...

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Toys R Us Opening American Dream Mall Store Before Christmas
December 01, 2021

Toys R Us announced on Wednesday (Dec. 1) that it’s opening a flagship store with a two-story slide, ice cream parlor and more than 10,000 toys in New Jersey’s American Dream mall in mid-December, news that could make kids in the Garden State especially excited...

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Don’t Expect Durable Goods Ordered in 2021 Until 2022 as Supply Chain Snags Drag On
December 01, 2021

With the term “supply chain” becoming part of everyday household patter, consumers are acutely aware of shortages and delays caused by the pandemic. Some sectors — particularly electronics and durable goods that rely on semiconductors — are seeing delivery wait times for items ordered this year extend...

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Black Friday Retail Results Show Buy Now Pay Later Gaining Ground
December 01, 2021

Black Friday is in the rearview mirror, the gifts are on their way, if they haven’t been delivered to doorsteps already. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...