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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...

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Pinterest ‘Well-Positioned’ as Stand-Alone Business, CEO Says
November 05, 2021

Pinterest is continuing to invest in transitioning the photo-sharing social media site to a center of commerce even as monthly user growth continues to slow, with executives saying they are confident in the company’s plans as a stand-alone business. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Walmart Tries to Make Itself Heard Over Alexa
November 05, 2021

When you think of voice-powered assistants, the first thought is likely Alexa (sorry, Siri and Google Assistant) — Amazon’s offering has nearly two-thirds of the voice artificial intelligence (AI) market, giving the company a leg up in its connections to consumers. Get the Full Story...

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Retailers Getting Hit With $90B of Bogus Returns, Promo Abuse
November 05, 2021

Losing over 2% of revenue each year would be cause for great concern for most consumers — yet for many eCommerce businesses, it’s a fact of life that they struggle to combat as bad actors abuse policies that are meant to make things easier for...

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Groupon, Square Team to Power Local Merchants’ Offers
November 05, 2021

Online coupon platform Groupon and financial services company Square on Friday (Nov. 5) unveiled a collaboration that allows local merchants to use Square’s App Marketplace to launch marketing campaigns on Groupon. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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eBay Launches ‘Sleigh Drop’ Sneaker Sales Event
November 05, 2021

eBay on Friday (Nov. 5) debuted The Sleigh Drop sneaker sales promotion that gives buyers access to “some of the world’s coolest collections” from sneaker enthusiasts La La Anthony, DJ Skee and Jacques Slade during the holiday season. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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87% of Consumers Will Shop Online For Holiday Gifts, Half Will Start Before Thanksgiving
November 04, 2021

As the holiday shopping season approaches, most consumers plan to shop online, get an early start and choose eCommerce stores that offer rewards programs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Today in Retail: Etsy Tries to Make Marketplace More Personal; Wayfair Plans Permanent Physical Stores
November 04, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Etsy executives want the marketplace to be an alternative to other “commoditized” commerce experiences, while Wayfair is preparing to set up permanent store locations after four years of testing pop-ups and temporary shops. Also, Express has expanded its social commerce...

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Luxury Brand Net-a-Porter Steps Into Resale Market
November 04, 2021

The online luxury fashion brand Net-a-Porter has entered the resale fashion market, Green Queen 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 our daily newsletter,...