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FreshDirect Woos Shoppers with Major Private Label Expansion, Lower Prices
August 31, 2021

In a move to attract cost-conscious consumers with low prices, FreshDirect is taking advantage of parent company Ahold Delhaize’s extensive portfolio of private label offerings to add more low-cost products to its e-shelves. The New York-based online grocer, which delivers in select markets throughout the...

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Two-Thirds of Consumers Don’t Trust Retailers’ Ability to Prevent Fraud
August 31, 2021

The increase in eCommerce activity over the past 18 months is good news for merchants hoping to drive online sales, but it’s also raising the risk of fraud and raising consumers’ anxieties about how bad actors might compromise their personal data. Get the Full Story...

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Made-to-Measure Suits Join Growing List of Virtual Fit Experiences
August 31, 2021

For many men, particularly young ones, the traditional way of buying a made-to-measure suit can be intimidating because of the many aspects that can be customized, as well as the time it takes to get a suit fitted. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Home Furnishings Remain Sore Spot for Walmart Despite Gap Collaboration
August 31, 2021

After losing its market share lead in the furniture and home furnishings category prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Walmart has struggled to make up any ground against Amazon, which continues to reap the benefits of consumers’ continued comfort buying big-ticket items online without seeing them....

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Topps Releases New NFT Collection for MLB
August 31, 2021

Topps on Tuesday (Aug. 31) announced the 2021 Topps MLB Inception NFT Collection, calling it “a brand-new baseball card inspired release” on blockchain platform ToppsNFTs.com. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Kohl’s Expands Augmented Reality Offering for eCommerce
August 31, 2021

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Today In Retail: Ikea Dipping its Toe in US Secondhand Market; ‘Micro-Influencers’ More Trusted than...
August 30, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Ikea is testing a furniture resale program in Pennsylvania, while retail platform Leap sets its sights on helping open over 200 retail storefronts by the end of 2022. Also, Zebra Technologies is adding to its retail software portfolio, and brands...

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Leap Platform Raises $15M To Boost Store Count To 250 By End of 2022
August 30, 2021

Retail platform Leap on Monday (Aug. 30) said it will grow its store count by 300 percent this year, with plans to have 50 stores open by the end of 2021 and 250 by the end of 2022. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Behold The ‘Micro-Influencer’ — The Trusted, Unsung Work Horse Of Social Commerce
August 30, 2021

When Taylor Swift officially joined TikTok last week, practically every corner of the internet took notice. Her first video, recapping recent album releases, reached over 14 million views and launched a viral trend of people recreating it. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...