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Blackhawk Network Teams With Kroger On Gift Card Curbside Pickup, At-Home Activation
December 21, 2020

Kroger customers can now expediently and simply order gift cards for curbside pickup in addition to their supermarket items at 1,900 of the chain’s locations throughout the nation, according to a Monday (Dec. 21) announcement from Blackhawk Network. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mtn Dew Keeps D2C, Gamer Connection Alive
December 18, 2020

The direct connection between consumer packaged goods (CPG) and the gaming business continues to strengthen. In fact, this week they became inseparable, because Mtn Dew has introduced a soda aimed at gamers with a loyalty program to drive gameplay as well as purchases. Get the...

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Five Takeaways From The Restaurant Readiness Index
December 18, 2020

There was a lot of action in the restaurant and QSR business this week, as Olive Garden owner Darden’s reported a 19 percent drop in earnings and city-based Sweetgreen announced its flight to the suburbs. It was also the occasion of a new report covering...

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Livestream Auction Startup Whatnot Notches $4 Million Seed
December 18, 2020

The livestream collectibles auction platform Whatnot has raised $4 million in a seed funding round backed by Scribble Ventures, Wonder Ventures, Y Combinator, and others. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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India’s Nascent Pet Care Industry Gets Its First Online Retailer
December 18, 2020

There may be 1.3 billion people in India, but when it comes to domesticated pets, there’s currently only about 23 million dogs and 4 million cats. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Tiny Houses Are Big Business As Ikea Takes Downsizing Mainstream
December 18, 2020

At a time when the pandemic has caused consumers to rethink everything from how they get their food to where they want to work, the latest lifestyle trend that’s getting a look involves simplifying and downsizing into a so-called tiny house. Get the Full Story...

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What Might Stop the SPAC Train in its Tracks?
December 17, 2020

And another SPAC comes to market. 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. By completing this form, you agree to...

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Three Reasons Why Wish Parent’s Widely Anticipated IPO Was A Dud
December 17, 2020

This week’s initial public offering (IPO) for ContextLogic, parent company of discount eCommerce platform Wish, seemed destined to enjoy a huge first-day “pop” on Wall Street. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Today In Retail: Resale Company StockX Lands $275 Million For Growth; Rite Aid Reports 12...
December 17, 2020

In today’s top retail news, StockX has landed $275 million in a Series E funding round, while Rite Aid Corporation reported as part of its fiscal 2021 third quarter results that revenues rose by 12 percent. Plus, the convenience store vertical has seen $21.7 billion...