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COVID Taught Consumers That 2-Day Delivery Tops Instant Gratification
October 19, 2021

As physical and digital shopping worlds collide, consumers are increasingly making decisions about whether to shop in-store or online based not on product availability but rather what their schedule allows and when they need an item. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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75% of Lease-to-Own Consumers Say It’s Their Only Option to Obtain Durable Goods
October 19, 2021

Building a trusted relationship with retail customers is the easiest way to ensure a healthy and dedicated business connection. Simply put, when businesses offer an array of payment options, including lease-to-own  programs, brand affinity increases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Today In Retail: Walmart+ Members Get Holiday Shopping Perk; Digital Saks Reportedly Planning IPO
October 18, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Walmart is spreading its Black Friday deals out again this year and giving Walmart+ members early access, while eCommerce-focused Saks is considering going public as early as next year. Also, consumers are increasingly demanding faster delivery times from online orders,...

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Walmart+ Members to Get Early Access to Black Friday Deals
October 18, 2021

Walmart said on Monday (Oct. 18) that it is bringing back its Black Friday Deals for Days promotion this year, spreading the discounts that are usually restricted to one day over a month of special deals and savings events. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Saks eCommerce IPO Plans Show Allure of Retail’s Digital Shift 
October 18, 2021

For the traditional retailers – the brick-and-mortar marquee names – the great digital shift during the pandemic has been a necessity to meet consumers where they want to be met, and to ensure the survival of those firms. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Retailers Outline Supply Chain Strategies in Bid to Win Customers
October 18, 2021

For months, consumers have been hounded by headlines urging them to think about their holiday shopping early to avoid the myriad issues plaguing supply chains around the world. And now that “early” has become synonymous with “now,” retailers are using their holiday supply chain strategies...

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Cazoo Expands to Commercial Vehicles With Vans365 Acquisition
October 18, 2021

U.K.-based online used car seller Cazoo on Monday (Oct. 18) announced that it has agreed to acquire Vans365 in a move that expands the company’s reach into the commercial vehicle space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Today in Retail: Retail Sales up for Second Consecutive Month; Walmart Testing Shopping via Text
October 15, 2021

In today’s top retail news, the U.S. Commerce Department says retail sales were up in September, though inflation may have something to do with that, while more merchants may be looking to accept cryptocurrency within the next few years. Also, Walmart is trying to expand...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Walmart to Expand Conversational Commerce, But Amazon Is Already There
October 15, 2021

Walmart revealed this week that Store No. 8, the retailer’s incubation arm, is currently testing the ability for customers to text Walmart their shopping lists, in what would be a massive step forward for the box store giant’s connected capabilities. Get the Full Story Complete...