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Nordstrom Invests In Topman, Topshop Fashion Labels
July 12, 2021

Nordstrom has obtained a minority stake in the Topshop, Topman, HIIT and Miss Selfridge labels. Its investment will fuel the expansion of the brands around the world, according to a Monday (July 12) announcement from Nordstrom and British fashion retailer ASOS. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Can Walmart+ Save Walmart From Amazon?
July 12, 2021

Today is Chris Cracchiolo’s first day on the job at Walmart. The 19-year American Express veteran is taking over as the head of Walmart+, which is Walmart’s subscription program that launched last September as a foil to Amazon Prime. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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US Engagement Ring Sales Up 20 Pct Over Pre-Pandemic Rate
July 11, 2021

Maybe it’s because they’re forever and even terrible pandemics aren’t, but sales of diamonds appear to be roaring back after a pandemic slump, CNN reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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‘I Do’ Times Two: Weddings Roar Back With A Vengeance
July 10, 2021

Live events took a beating in 2020 as COVID restrictions made gatherings of almost any size impossible. The most personal of live events — weddings — were perhaps the hardest hit as couples were forced to pick between downsizing to a handful of guests, going virtual...

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Today In Retail: Warby Parker Plans Brick-And-Mortar Expansion; PriceSmart On Pace To Open More Warehouse...
July 09, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Warby Parker is looking to grow its brick-and-mortar retail footprint, while PriceSmart reported rising revenues amid plans to open new warehouse club locations. Plus, Levi Strauss reported better-than-expected sales and profit in Q2. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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As Open-Air Shopping Rises, Malls Feel The Pinch
July 09, 2021

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With New CEO, Instacart Eyes Customer Growth In Advance Of Public Listing
July 09, 2021

Instacart is making some major changes as it gears up to go public. On Thursday (July 8), the company announced that it is appointing board member Fidji Simo, who has spent a decade at Facebook, most recently as head of the social media platform’s app,...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: New Leaders All Around
July 09, 2021

Although the debut of new Amazon CEO Andy Jassy garnered the most water-cooler talk this week as he officially began his new role atop the eCommerce giant, Walmart was making its own executive changes aimed at reshaping its future too. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Stamps.com To Go Private In $6.6B Bet On eCommerce, Shipping And Logistics
July 09, 2021

In spite of its postage-themed name, California-based Stamps.com accepted a $6.6 billion all-cash offer Friday (July 9) from private equity giant Thoma Bravo, in a deal that, at $330 per share, marks a nearly 70 percent price premium and an enormous bet on the future...