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D2C Retailers Wanted to Skip the Middleman. Turns Out They Need One
March 24, 2025

In the midst of the pandemic, the direct-to-consumer (D2C) model — cutting out the middleman, the wholesalers, even the physical storefront — seemed poised to shake up commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Report: Zepto Considers Secondary Sale at $5 Billion Valuation
March 24, 2025

Indian online grocer Zepto is reportedly in talks on a secondary sale that would allow employees and some existing investors to sell as much as $250 million worth of shares. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Walmart and Target Wrangling With Suppliers Following Tariffs
March 24, 2025

Walmart and Target are reportedly haggling with suppliers over proposed price hikes in the face of tariffs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our...

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Best Buy Courts Influencers to Tap $32 Billion Creator Market 
March 23, 2025

Best Buy is launching an influencer program, following a model popularized by Amazon and Walmart. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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Starbucks ‘Leaning Into Coffeehouse Culture’ as ‘Sit-and-Stay’ Visits Increase
March 23, 2025

Starbucks’ effort to reestablish itself as a coffeehouse is reportedly bearing fruit. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

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Amazon and Walmart Go Head-to-Head Over Logistics and AI
March 21, 2025

Tariff pressures are squeezing the retail and eCommerce sectors. What are the two behemoths dominating the space, Walmart and Amazon, doing in response? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Nike Turnaround: Marathon, Not a Sprint, as Tariffs Weigh and Digital Sales Dip 15%
March 20, 2025

Nike’s fiscal 2025 third quarter results offered up a snapshot of just how biting the trade war and tariffs may be. They offered a snapshot of waning consumer demand. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Five Below Adds CMO as More Shopping Journeys Start Online
March 19, 2025

Five Below has added a chief marketing officer (CMO) to promote the products it has added since beginning a reset of its business and to meet customers where they are: online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Retail Suppliers ‘Completely Under the Gun’ Amid Tariff Pressure
March 16, 2025

Retailers are seeking discounts from suppliers and raising prices on goods amid America’s tariff efforts. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...