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Labor Shortage May Complicate Back-To-School Shopping
July 08, 2021

New data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics suggests that the retail industry’s labor shortage may last through the fall, cutting into one of the biggest shopping seasons of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Health And Housewares Brand Helen Of Troy Sees Environmental, Supply Chain Trouble
July 08, 2021

Executives at the company in charge of products for brands such as OXO, Revlon, Honeywell and Vicks had plenty of good things to say about the first quarter of their fiscal year, but rising supply chain costs and trouble with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency...

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Harrods Wagers On Return Of Gatherings, Demand For Occasion Wear With Rentals
July 08, 2021

As it wagers on the return of in-person gatherings and flourishing demand for occasion wear, high-end department store retailer Harrods is collaborating with high-end rental marketplace My Wardrobe HQ, Business of Fashion reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Walgreens Brings Same-Day Medication Delivery To Nearly All Stores
July 08, 2021

To provide another way for shoppers to get the medications they require in the most convenient fashion, Walgreens has grown its same-day prescription delivery service. The offering is currently available in almost every store location all days of the week, according to a Thursday (July...

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The ‘Third Wave’ Of Self-Serve Checkout Turns Grocery Stores Into Omnichannel Hubs
July 08, 2021

As brick-and-mortar grocery stores look to catch up with the eCommerce innovations of the past 16 months, self-checkout is on the rise. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Self-Checkout Tech Innovations Alleviate Labor Pain Points For Grocers
July 07, 2021

During quarantine, as consumers looked for ways to get their food needs met while minimizing contact with people outside their quarantine bubbles, self-checkout went from being the exception to the norm for many grocery shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bring-It-To-Me Vs Self Service: Is Eliminating The Line The Real Secret?
July 07, 2021

The economy of convenience has arrived, and is here to stay.  This emergent reality is made clear by the latest edition of the PYMNTS/Fiserv The Bring-It-To-Me Economy survey, which reflects a whole new world of commerce for a population that’s habituated to food and goods...

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Subway Seeks To Refresh Brand Via Largest Ever Menu Update
July 07, 2021

With over 40,000 locations, Subway, the world’s largest restaurant chain, announced Tuesday (July 6) that it will soon launch the most major update to its menu in the company’s history.  This so-called “Eat Fresh Refresh,” which hits stores July 13, features updated ingredients, as well...

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Today In Retail: Beauty Brand Glossier Lands $80 Million; Dollar General Eyes Becoming ‘Health Destination’
July 07, 2021

In today’s top retail news, beauty brand Glossier has landed $80 million in a Series E funding round, while Dollar General is looking to grow its healthcare offerings. Plus, Authentic Brands Group (ABG) has filed to go public. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...