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1-800-Flowers Doubles Financial Guidance
June 18, 2020

With Mother’s Day solidly in its pocket, 1-800-Flowers adjusted its sales projections upward Thursday (June 18) as the gift and flower eCommerce company saw record results through the first three quarters of the year combined with unexpectedly high eCommerce demand through the first 10 weeks...

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Single Malts Find New Outlets For Father’s Day
June 18, 2020

The digital shift is coming to Father’s Day, neat, as upscale spirits brands pick up on direct-to-consumer (DTC) momentum. Example: For the first time in the brand’s history, The Macallan Scotch is embracing the digital shift. It is partnering with eCommerce spirits distributor Thirstie Inc. to...

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Kroger’s Digital 3.0 Shift Boosts Its First-Quarter Earnings
June 18, 2020

Kroger posted a monster first quarter on both sides of the aisle Thursday (June 18) as consumers showed they will visit grocery stores with the right safety measures, but also that online grocery is no fad in the post-pandemic era. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Retail Spending Recovers, But What Happens Next?
June 18, 2020

This week’s 17 percent bounce for retail sales was a welcome bit of good news. Unfortunately, it will not be sustainable nor does it indicate the complete return of consumer spending. Time will tell if the number looks better on paper than it does in...

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Kroger Earnings Expected To Show Benefit Of Digital Shift
June 17, 2020

Kroger is expected to post better than expected earnings tomorrow on both sides of the grocery aisle — offline and digital. Analysts expect the company to earn $1.04 per share for the fiscal first quarter of 2020, which would be an increase of 44.4 percent. Revenue is...

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Target Boosts Beginning Wage To $15, Extends Pandemic Benefits
June 17, 2020

As it invests almost $1 billion more on its team than it did last year, Target said it would permanently increase its beginning wage for staffers in the U.S. to $15 hourly. The retailer also said it would provide its frontline retail location and distribution...

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eCommerce Takes Half Of Pandemic-Driven Retail Growth
June 17, 2020

The dramatic consumer shift to Digital 3.0 — predicted months ago by the PYMNTS COVID-19 tracker work — is accounting for almost half of the retail growth in the US. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Clienteling Comes To Digital 3.0
June 17, 2020

Clienteling is familiar to any retailer who wants to stay in touch with their most valuable customers. But it too is now making the shift to Digital 3.0 as clienteling software platforms embrace eCommerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Neiman Marcus Obtains Access To $250M With DIP Financing
June 17, 2020

Neiman Marcus Group has obtained U.S. court approval to get debtor-in-possession financing. The retailer said $250 million is available now and a further $150 million will be available as needed after Sept. 4, according to a statement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...