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Build-A-Bear Projects 90-100 Pct Jump In eCommerce Demand
January 11, 2021

Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc. anticipates that eCommerce demand for the fiscal 2020 fourth quarter will jump 90 percent to 100 percent in contrast to the fiscal 2019 fourth quarter, according to a Monday (Jan. 11) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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CarLotz Plans Rollout Of US Hub Network
January 11, 2021

To provide a used automotive purchasing and selling experience to new geographies, CarLotz, Inc. unveiled intentions to launch a countrywide hub network. The news comes on the heels of its announcement that it would become a public company through a merger with a special purpose...

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Skip It: Amazon, Walmart Tell Consumers To Keep Unwanted Gifts
January 10, 2021

Amazon and Walmart are among the big retailers trying out a new way of handling refunds, according to a report from The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). Customers can ask for a refund, but they might not have to return the item even if they’re granted...

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Tesla Powers Past $820 Billion Valuation; EV Trend Shows No Signs Of Slowing
January 08, 2021

Nothing like a 700 percent increase over the past year to boost the fortunes of Tesla’s stock – and Founder Elon Musk’s net worth – as continued stock market gains have taken both to new highs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Today In Retail: CarLotz Gets Green Light From Its Investors For Merger; PriceSmart’s Net Merchandise...
January 08, 2021

In today’s top retail news, CarLotz, Inc. says it has received the necessary approval from its investors to complete a potential merger with a blank-check company, while PriceSmart, Inc. reported a 7.7 percent rise in net merchandise sales from Q1 fiscal 2020 to Q1 fiscal 2021....

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Amazon’s Prime Pantry Delivery Service Is Discontinued
January 08, 2021

Amazon has ended one of its first efforts to sell food online, with the eCommerce retailer closing its Prime Pantry service. Many items available under the Prime Pantry name in the past were integrated into its main website, Bloomberg reported Get the Full Story Complete...

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Last Major US Video Rental Chain Is Closing All Brick-And-Mortar Stores
January 08, 2021

America’s last major video rental store chain has finally yelled “Cut!” on its brick-and-mortar operation. Family Video, which operates some 200 stores in 17 Midwest and Southern states, announced this week that it’s closing all physical locations after four decades in the business. Get the...

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NRF Economist: Expect ‘Meaningful Recovery’ And Sub-6 Pct Jobless Rate This Year 
January 08, 2021

The U.S. economy should see a “meaningful economy recovery” in 2021 as vaccines battle the pandemic and fresh government stimulus kicks in, according to Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz of the National Retail Federation (NRF). However, he doesn’t expect U.S. economic growth to return to pre-pandemic...

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PriceSmart Net Merchandise Sales Rise 7.7 Pct
January 08, 2021

Warehouse club retailer PriceSmart, Inc. reported as part of its Q1 fiscal 2021 operating results that net merchandise sales climbed 7.7 percent to $838.4 million from $778.7 million in Q1 fiscal year 2020, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...