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Gap Tackles ‘Fit Friction’ With Acquisition Of Virtual Try-On Company Drapr

Gap Tackles ‘Fit Friction’ With Acquisition Of Virtual Try-On Company Drapr
Gap Tackles ‘Fit Friction’ With Acquisition Of Virtual Try-On Company Drapr
August 26, 2021  |  Retail

Gap Inc. has acquired eCommerce startup Drapr as part of the company’s increasing focus on digital sales, an initiative that helped boost the San Francisco-based...

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Nordstrom Prepared For ‘Range Of Scenarios’ Amid Continued Uncertainty
Nordstrom Prepared For ‘Range Of Scenarios’ Amid Continued Uncertainty
August 24, 2021  |  Retail

Executives at high-end fashion retailer Nordstrom said they’re optimistic about the second half of 2021 as consumers continue to shop for new clothing to wear...

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Francesca’s CEO Says ‘No Playbook’ Is New Normal For Retail
Francesca’s CEO Says ‘No Playbook’ Is New Normal For Retail
August 23, 2021  |  Retail

Francesca’s CEO Andrew Clarke told PYMNTS that the traditional seasonality and calendar mindset of what a customer wants at a particular time of year “has...

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Ross Stores Execs See Delta-Driven Supply Chain Problems
Ross Stores Execs See Delta-Driven Supply Chain Problems
August 20, 2021  |  Retail

Executives at Ross Stores, the parent of Ross Dress for Less and dd’s DISCOUNTS apparel and home goods stores, are concerned that a global supply...

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Foot Locker Cashes In On Supply Constraints
Foot Locker Cashes In On Supply Constraints
August 20, 2021  |  Retail

Foot Locker Inc. benefitted during the fiscal quarter that ended July 31 from strong demand and relatively low supplies of products — factors that combined...

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Today In Retail: Amazon’s Big Plans For Big Stores; Home Improvement Retailers Compete For Contractors’ Wallets
Today In Retail: Amazon’s Big Plans For Big Stores; Home Improvement Retailers Compete For Contractors’...
August 20, 2021  |  Retail

In today’s top retail news, Amazon is reportedly planning to open department store-style retail locations in the coming years, while Lowe’s, Home Depot and other...

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New Luxury Brands See Opportunities To Expand Post-Pandemic
New Luxury Brands See Opportunities To Expand Post-Pandemic
August 19, 2021  |  Retail

As the pandemic begins to fade, luxury brands are trying to get back on the horse after COVID-19 caused sales to plummet. But rising prices...

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Klarna Might Consider IPO As Soon As Next Year
Klarna Might Consider IPO As Soon As Next Year
August 18, 2021  |  Platform Payments

Swedish short-term loan FinTech platform Klarna Bank AB isn’t working on an initial public offering but might consider one in 2022 at the earliest, CEO...

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