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Costco CEO: Membership Fee, Hot Dog Prices Won’t Change
July 11, 2022

Costco CEO Craig Jelinek said Monday (July 11) that it’s “not the right time” for the bulk-discount retailer to consider price increases in membership fees — or on the price of the company’s iconic hot dog combo meal. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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The Data Point: Amazon Takes 25% of Hard Goods Share as Walmart Eats 18% of...
July 11, 2022

Clash of the titans. It’s an apt descriptor for the battle between America’s two retail giants which has come to symbolize the tug-of-war between in-store and eCommerce sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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One Demographic Could Make or Break Amazon Prime Day This Year
July 11, 2022

Youth, goes that somewhat head-scratching saying, belongs to the young. 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 this...

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As Flight Delays Mount, Travel-Related Retail Tries to Make it Better
July 11, 2022

In a deal touted to unleash a “flurry of innovation” the world’s largest operator of travel-related retail stores is combining with the top airport and rest stop food and beverage company to create a $13 billion colossus with 5,500 locations in 75 countries. Get the...

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Burberry Joins Tiffany, Valentino and Coach in Closing Hong Kong Flagship
July 11, 2022

British luxury fashion brand Burberry is closing its flagship store in Hong Kong in a move that marks the latest in big-name fashion brands that are stepping away from the world’s top destination for luxury retail. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Walmart+ Weekend Brings in Different Shoppers Than Amazon Prime Day
July 11, 2022

Customers of both Walmart+ Weekend and Amazon Prime Day get myriad savings and benefits, but the differences in perks add up to varied purchasing patterns and demographic trends, according to a new PYMNTS report, which surveyed consumers about their reasons for joining either or both...

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Diesel Jeans Founder Creating Italian Version of French Luxury Conglomerates LVMH, Kering
July 11, 2022

Diesel founder Renzo Rosso told Financial Times he envisions his Italian luxury fashion empire, including sister brands Jil Sander and Marni, as one that’s modeled after — and will compete with — Kering, LVMH and other large, well-known names in the space. Get the Full...

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PYMNTS AM Radar: Airline Probe; Deal Appeal; Crypto Togetherness; Small Grocer Edge; ICYMI 
July 11, 2022

Today is Monday (July 11) and of course, it’s National 7-Eleven Day — how clever to name a brand after a random day. This year is 7-Eleven’s 95th birthday (!) so free Slurpees are on tap just about everywhere — but only through its 7Rewards...

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As Food Costs Soar, Small Independent Grocers Still Have One Advantage
July 11, 2022

As headwinds ranging from skyrocketing inflation to unprecedented supply chain challenges to a difficult labor market buffet the grocery industry, independents have plenty to be worried about. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...