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Walmart+ Bulks Up And Takes On A Crowded Digital Field With Rx Discounting 
June 08, 2021

Prescription drug savings are coming to Walmart shoppers as the retailer launched its new Walmart+ Rx for less service for subscribers. 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...

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Women’s Apparel Brand J.Jill Sees D2C Net Sales Surge
June 08, 2021

J.Jill, an omnichannel retailer and women’s apparel brand, reported that its direct-to-consumer (D2C) net sales soared by approximately 33 percent over 2020 for the first quarter concluding on May 1, 2021, according to a Tuesday (June 8) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Gap-Yeezy Deal Reaps Instant Traffic Surge For 50-Year-Old Retailer
June 08, 2021

Eleven months after Gap announced its 10-year product partnership with Kanye West and his Yeezy brand, the 50-year-old casual apparel retailer is seeing something it never has before: frenzied consumers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Chico’s FAS Sales Rise Amid ‘Tremendous Progress’ In Turnaround
June 08, 2021

Fashion retailer Chico’s FAS, whose stable of brands includes Soma, WHBM and Chico’s, reported that total company first-quarter sales increased by approximately 38 percent, according to a Tuesday (June 8) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Stitch Fix CEO: We Are Purpose-Built For Apparel Retail’s Digital Pivot
June 08, 2021

Ten years and 50 million “fixes” later, the founder of online styling service Stitch Fix says new clients and expanded product offerings will see the company’s best days ahead. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why Fabric’s CEO Tells Retailers To Stop Chasing The Digital Consumer
June 08, 2021

By the numbers, the scope of the digital shift is impossible to ignore. 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....

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Retail Competition Pivots To New Turf: Worker Retention And Recruitment
June 07, 2021

Amazon is taking a new tack in its crusade to raise the federal minimum wage, by noting the rising economic clout that the increased paychecks of its 1 million-plus employees is having on local small and medium-sized businesses (SMB) and in turn the broader economic...

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Health Company GNC Offers Select Products In Walmart Stores
June 07, 2021

Even as it expands its online presence, Walmart has struck a deal with GNC, the health and wellness company, to sell its products in the retail giant’s store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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From Resale To Rental, Apparel-Buying Undergoes Major Rethink
June 07, 2021

When Etsy announced its $1.6 billion acquisition of U.K.-based secondhand fashion reseller Depop last week, it was framed traditionally, as many sizable deals are: two like-minded companies coming together to enjoy the benefits of scale from their shared synergies and cultural values. Get the Full...