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Wayfair CTO on Bringing AI Into the Virtual Living Room
January 15, 2025

Optimization plays a central role in business growth, whether it’s through adopting new technologies, rethinking operational workflows or introducing innovative products and services. 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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From Storefronts to Social Media: How Primark Is Connecting With US Shoppers
January 13, 2025

Known for its value-driven fashion, discount department store chain Primark is stepping up its game in the U.S.with a bold new marketing strategy. After nearly a decade of strategic expansion, the global retailer is now ready to take its presence to the next level with...

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How Digital Engagement is Reshaping the $320 Billion Food Service Industry
January 13, 2025

For Mani Kulasooriya, co-founder and CEO of Cut+Dry, an eCommerce and advertising platform for independent food service distributors and manufacturers, digital engagement is impacting the industry in new ways. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Wayfair Deploys Google AI to Scale and Enrich Product Catalogs
January 12, 2025

Wayfair has reduced the time needed to curate product listings by 67%, saved hundreds of thousands of dollars and improved some conversion rates by 2% by deploying Google’s artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Macy’s Announces First 66 ‘Underproductive Stores’ It Will Close
January 09, 2025

Macy’s said Thursday (Jan. 9) that it will close 66 store locations as part of the Bold New Chapter strategy it announced in February. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Amazon Goes for a Drive; Walmart Leans Into Health and Wellness
January 09, 2025

Amazon and Walmart are each carving out new territories in response to consumer demands, but their approaches are quite different. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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JCPenney and SPARC Combine to Create ‘Compelling Consumer Value Proposition’
January 09, 2025

Retailers JCPenney and SPARC Group have combined to form a new apparel-focused organization called Catalyst Brands. 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...

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Whatnot Raises $265 Million to Bring Live Shopping Mainstream
January 08, 2025

Live shopping marketplace Whatnot is planning to expand after raising $265 million. 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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How Important Are Pharmacists in Getting Consumers to Use Traditional Drugstores?
January 07, 2025

In the past decade, the U.S. has seen a dramatic decline in the number of drugstores, with nearly 30% of them disappearing from the retail landscape. This shrinking footprint reflects a combination of factors, including the rise of eCommerce, changing consumer habits, razor-thin profit margins...