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Coupon Apps Are Quite The Horse Race
August 27, 2020

It’s anybody’s race to win, judging by the latest PYMNTS Provider Ranking of Coupon Apps, as the savings apps that people love show healthy competition and action in digital thriftiness. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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What The Amazon Fresh Store Says About The Future Of Grocery Shopping
August 27, 2020

Amazon has in recent years been expanding its U.S. grocery business, and the eCommerce giant made its next big step forward on Thursday (Aug. 27) by premiering its first new Amazon Fresh brick-and-mortar grocery store. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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US Grocery Sales Drop As Consumers Order Delivery
August 27, 2020

With high U.S. unemployment and recent PYMNTS research finding that 60 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck, paying for even the basic necessities of daily life might soon prove to be a struggle for many. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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The Big Tech Tracker: Facebook Battles Apple
August 27, 2020

The “big four” tech companies aren’t exactly playing nice with each other this week – and some of the issues they’re contesting will affect retailers. It’s not Amazon and Google we’re talking about first. It’s Facebook and Apple, as they square off on planned changes...

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New Amazon Halo Squares Off Against Apple Watch In Wearables Market
August 27, 2020

Amazon squared off against Apple on Thursday (Aug. 27) in dramatic fashion. The marketplace powerhouse entered the wearables market with a wristband device that tracks various health performance indicators, allows for third-party integrations and also puts Amazon deeper into the subscriptions and services arena. Get...

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Auto Parts Sales Take Digital Ride With Used Cars
August 27, 2020

As the economy continues to show the fits and starts of an uneven recovery, it’s no surprise that new car sales are down and used car sales are up. And in the middle sits a category that has gone along for the ride with the...

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Foot Locker Opens California ‘Power Store’
August 27, 2020

Bucking the trend away from brick and mortar stores, Foot Locker Inc. opened what it calls a “Power Store” in Compton, California Thursday (Aug. 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Nordstrom, JCPenney See Continued Revenue Struggles
August 26, 2020

The department store sector is in the middle of another tough week, as Nordstrom filed disappointing earnings on Tuesday (Aug. 25) and JCPenney investors look to make sense out of the company’s recent July revenue update. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Cosmetics Branding Company FORMA Brands Heads Straight For Gen Z
August 26, 2020

It’s not the optimal time to be a makeup brand. Reasons to apply any kind of cosmetics have dwindled with the work-from-home/eat-at-home conditions caused by the pandemic. And lipstick has gone out as face masks have come in. There is, however, one sweet spot in...