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D2C Channels Drive Levi Strauss in Q4, With US Sales Up 11%
January 29, 2025

Labeling the company’s direct-to-consumer (D2C) business as “our overarching strategy,” Levi Strauss & Co. CEO Michelle Gass noted D2C channels drove considerable success during the fourth quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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As Economic Pressures Grow, Retailers Focus on Value, Customer Experience and Community Ties
January 29, 2025

As escalating costs strain household budgets, PYMNTS Intelligence’s latest paycheck-to-paycheck study, “New Reality Check: The Paycheck-to-Paycheck Report: Struggling Consumers Go to Short-Term Strategies to Manage Higher Expenses,” reveals that 78% of consumers have experienced higher costs for essential services and about two-thirds live paycheck to...

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Sephora, Retail Division Drive LVMH’s Q4 Performance Amid Luxury Market Headwinds
January 28, 2025

As the sector’s global sales have slipped in recent years, luxury retail giant LVMH Tuesday (Jan. 28) reported a 1% rise in its fourth-quarter sales and 1% organic growth for 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Starbucks Outlaws Lounging Without Buying as Sales Slip
January 27, 2025

The days of hanging out at Starbucks without purchasing anything are apparently over. 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 completing...

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What TikTok Can Teach Marketplaces About Social Shopping’s Sweet Spot
January 27, 2025

Remember the days when brands could only dream of reaching customers beyond their local storefronts? That limitation now feels as outdated as a landline. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Retail Pharmacies Rethink Product Lockdowns as Digital Solutions Aim to Fix Security
January 24, 2025

As retail pharmacies like Walgreens move toward ending product lockdowns, the decision reflects a change in consumer behavior and a response to rising security concerns. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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What Happens When 51% of Retailers Say They Aren’t ‘Data Ready’
January 24, 2025

Forget the days of gut instincts and guesswork. In today’s data-driven operating landscape, real-time insights have gone from the cherry on top to the whole sundae. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Amazon and Walmart Support LA Wildfire Relief Efforts
January 23, 2025

While Amazon and Walmart may be fierce competitors in the retail world, their commitment to helping those in need during times of crisis proves even corporate rivals can unite in the face of disaster. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Gray Is the New Gold: Luxury Brands Target Aging Wealth
January 23, 2025

In 2025, are luxury brands waking up to the untapped potential of older consumers — a demographic that has long been sidelined in favor of younger, trend-driven shoppers? Will this be a leading trend for retailers this year? Get the Full Story Complete the form...