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Kroger Leverages Automated Warehouses to Expand Its US Reach as Grocers Eye Robotic Distribution
November 04, 2021

Grocery’s robotic transformation is speeding along rapidly. Kroger, the largest pure-play grocer in the United States, is leveraging automated technologies to expand to new markets and to bolster its presence in existing ones. Through its partnership with United Kingdom grocery technology company Ocado, Kroger plans...

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Etsy Positions Itself as Antidote to ‘Commoditized’ eCommerce
November 04, 2021

Peer-to-peer marketplace operator Etsy is investing heavily in making the buyer experience more personal as the holiday shopping season gets underway, positioning itself as the antithesis to other marketplaces such as Amazon and Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Wayfair Hints at Expanded Physical Presence in 2022
November 04, 2021

After several years of pilots and pop-ups, online furniture and home goods retailer Wayfair says it is ready to create a more permanent physical presence starting next year, though details are being held close to the vest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Mall Sales Are Up, But Shopping Centers Still Have a Traffic Problem
November 04, 2021

Shopping centers around the country are beginning to fill with holiday shoppers for the first time in two years, boosting spending at brick-and-mortar malls — but traffic remains below levels seen prior to the pandemic, something that executives hope will be solved when international travel...

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Express Expands Social Commerce Offering Nationwide
November 04, 2021

Fashion apparel retailer Express, Inc. on Thursday (Nov. 4) expanded its Community Commerce program across the U.S. and added fashion designer Rachel Zoe as lead style editor for the initiative, just months after launching a pilot of the project. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Advance Auto Parts Debuts New DIY Retail Concept
November 04, 2021

Car parts retailer Advance Auto Parts on Thursday (Nov. 4) rolled out Carquest by Advance, targeting the do-it-yourself approach to automotive repair and independent owners who get more operations and merchandising support from Advance. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Netflix to Debut ‘Stranger Things’ Experience, Pop-Up Stores in NYC, LA
November 03, 2021

Fans of the Netflix show “Stranger Things” will be able to visit a Netflix-launched pop-up store as of Saturday (Nov. 6), Variety reported. 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: Allbirds Makes Public Debut; Nike Links Loyalty Program With Dick’s Sporting Goods
November 03, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Allbirds CEO Joey Zwillinger says he sees a path to profitability for his newly public company, while Dick’s Sporting Goods and Nike are teaming up to offer customers an expanded selection of Nike apparel and footwear. Also, CVS is continuing...

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Allbirds Sees 91% Gain in Wall Street Debut Almost Doubling IPO Price
November 03, 2021

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