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Resale Marketplaces See ‘Compelling Opportunity’ as Others Struggle With Supply Chain
November 09, 2021

Secondhand marketplaces thredUP and The RealReal say they have been immune thus far from the higher prices and tangled supply chains plaguing many other retailers and brands heading into the holiday shopping season, though shipping costs and staffing levels remain a challenge. Get the Full...

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Primark Aims To Quadruple US Store Count
November 09, 2021

Discount clothing retailer Primark plans to increase the number of U.S. locations from 13 to 60 within the next five years, according to a Financial Times report. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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The Future of Retail: It’s More About Magic Than the Muscle of Massive Inventory
November 09, 2021

The future of retail is, well, kind of a mess. 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 to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

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33% Of Paycheck-to-Paycheck Consumers Won’t Shop More at Physical Stores Until the Pandemic Ends
November 09, 2021

While the greatest share of all consumers say health-related issues are their top reason for concern about COVID-19, consumers who live paycheck to paycheck with difficulty are more likely than others to say the financial impact is their greatest concern about the pandemic. Get the...

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Today in Retail: Walmart Manages Fully Driverless Deliveries; Lowe’s to Launch Room-Scanning Tool
November 08, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walmart’s partnership with autonomous trucking company Gatik has achieved daily deliveries without a safety driver, while Amazon is promoting the use of its payment service on other merchants’ websites ahead of the holidays. Also, Lowe’s is adding a new tool...

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Lowe’s to Add Room-Scanning Tool to App
November 08, 2021

Lowe’s is set to launch a new feature in its app called Measure Your Space, a room scanning, measurement and estimate tool that the home improvement brand says is part of its vision for “spacial commerce.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Retailers Pin Hopes on Tourists As Travel Ban Lifts
November 07, 2021

U.S. retailers are hoping incoming international travelers will help buoy sales for the holiday shopping season, CNBC reported. 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 to...

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Today in Retail: Connected Fitness Boom Coming to an End; Retailers Struggle With Policy Abuse
November 05, 2021

In today’s top retail news, increased memberships at Planet Fitness and slowing growth at Peloton suggest in-home fitness may be a pandemic fad for some consumers, while retailers look for ways to combat abuse of their return policies and promotions. Also, Pinterest said it’s fine...

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Pacsun Introduces First Kids Store at Mall of America
November 05, 2021

Pacsun is introducing a dedicated store for kids and just launched its first location at the Mall of America, the largest mall in the U.S. located in Bloomington, Minnesota, according to a Friday (Nov. 5) press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...