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BBQ Season Goes High-Tech And Touchless
May 29, 2021

In Sydney, Australia in early May, one man carrying COVID-19 unwittingly triggered a media panic as he traversed that great city in search of … grilling supplies. As in, backyard BBQ. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Pandemic Or No, To-Go Cocktails Are Here To Stay
May 28, 2021

COVID-19 restrictions may be ending, but some pandemic-related routines are here to stay. 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....

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Today In Retail: Caleres’ eCommerce Sales Rise; Stimulus Helps Fuel Ulta Beauty’s Net Sales
May 28, 2021

In today’s top retail news, footwear company Caleres reported a rise in total company-owned eCommerce website sales, while Ulta Beauty attributed a rise in net sales to consumer confidence, government stimulus and the relaxation of pandemic restrictions. Plus, Google is furthering its open commerce ecosystem...

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To Mall Or Not To Mall, That Is The Question Facing Retailers And Consumers
May 28, 2021

The evolution of online sales and omnichannel selling is seeing the physical footprint plans of at least two marquee retailers head in different directions. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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The AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Hello Partners, Goodbye CEO Bezos
May 28, 2021

It was a busy week for the two titans of retail, as the reigning box-store king struck no less than three new partnerships while rival Amazon got set to say goodbye to Founder Jeff Bezos as CEO, with a mix of news about disruption, acquisitions...

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Caleres’ eCommerce Sales Climb As Famous Footwear Harnesses Omnichannel
May 28, 2021

Caleres, whose stable of brands includes names like Famous Footwear and Dr. Scholl’s Shoes, reported that total company-owned eCommerce website sales climbed 21.4 percent in Q1 2021, according to a Friday (May 28) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Consumer Confidence, Stimulus Help Power Ulta Beauty’s Net Sales
May 28, 2021

Ulta Beauty, which has approximately 1,300 stores, reported that net sales climbed 65.2 percent to $1.9 billion in Q1 fiscal 2021, according to an announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Grocery Roundup: Instacart To Go Global
May 27, 2021

Until now, online grocery giant Instacart has been an exclusively North American company, operating only in the United States and Canada. Now, the company is looking to expand abroad. In a news release Tuesday (May 25) announcing the addition of new executives, Instacart introduced Nikila...

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Clothing Conglomerate Authentic Brands Reportedly Preparing IPO
May 27, 2021

The clothing conglomerate Authentic Brands Group is preparing an initial public offering (IPO) that could arrive as soon as this summer, CNBC reported 0n Thursday (May 27). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...