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Latest Economic Data Sends Mixed Signals About Consumer Holiday Spend
October 01, 2020

Hopes for fresh signs of strength heading into the holiday shopping season were crimped Thursday (Oct. 1) after the first major data report of the fourth quarter showed a continuation of America’s recent economic woes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Grocery Roundup: ALDI Flirts With Online Ordering, Walmart And Target Optimize Floor Plans And Grocers Stock...
October 01, 2020

It’s been a busy time in the grocery world this week, with the theme being one of making upgrades across the board. How consumers order, how they pay and how they interact with a store’s environment all got announced upgrades at various big names in the...

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Today In Retail News: Car IQ Teams With Discover On In-Car Banking; Walmart Unveils New...
October 01, 2020

In today’s top retail news, Car IQ teams with Discover on in-car banking, Walmart unveils a new store design and Salesforce predicts the holiday season will see high levels of eCommerce that may cause shipping woes. Also, H&M plans store closures. Get the Full Story...

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Pandemic Propels Big Demand For ‘Big-Box’ Warehouses
October 01, 2020

The demand for giant warehouses has surged due to the boost the COVID-19 crisis has given to eCommerce, a new report said. 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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Salesforce: Digital Surge Could Strain Holiday Shipping, Delay Millions Of Gifts
October 01, 2020

The highs will be high and the lows will be low. That in a nutshell is Salesforce’s take on Holiday 2020, which it delivered in a press event on Wednesday (Sept. 30). The company’s quarterly outlook predicted huge numbers for eCommerce, which will result in...

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Car IQ Teams With Discover To Fast-Track Automotive Banking
October 01, 2020

By 2025, it is estimated that $86 billion will be spent on in-car commerce. That number assumes that human beings would be the ones giving the commands. But what if humans were removed from the in-car Commerce process – just as they have been removed...

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Walmart Unveils Pandemic-Inspired Store Design
October 01, 2020

As major retailers get ready for a wave of October holiday shoppers, store design and safety is still top priority. Both Walmart and Target have announced new configurations and pandemic-inspired changes to keep shoppers safe. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Reports 6 Pct Comparable Sales Growth
October 01, 2020

Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. reported on Thursday (Oct. 1) that its comparable sales climbed roughly 6 percent in Q2 of fiscal 2020, marking its first comparable sales growth as of Q4 fiscal 2016. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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H&M Looks To Shutter 250 Stores Amid Digital Shift
October 01, 2020

As the coronavirus health crisis has moved more consumers online, H&M has indicated that it intends to reduce its worldwide brick-and-mortar footprint by 250 shops. The closures for the second-largest fashion retailer around the globe will occur in 2021, BBC reported. Get the Full Story...