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Turning Retail’s Return Problem Into Its Next Reinvention Opportunity
May 26, 2021

One of the unanticipated and expensive consequences of consumers’ great digital commerce shift has been an explosion of retail returns clogging the system, but a spate of new tech and a growing consumer acceptance of it are poised to turn this costly challenge into a...

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It’s On: Amazon Confirms $8.5 Billion MGM Acquisition That Will Roil Streaming Video Space
May 26, 2021

The worst-kept secret in Hollywood was confirmed Wednesday morning (May 26) when Amazon announced that it had reached an $8.45 billion deal to acquire 100-year-old iconic film studio MGM. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Dick’s Outlines Bold, Experiential Retail Future After Record Q1 Results
May 26, 2021

Consumers are enjoying — and keeping — the active lifestyle changes they made during the pandemic, Dick’s Sporting Goods said on Wednesday (May 26) as it posted record first-quarter sales and earnings and raised its full-year forecast. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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eCommerce Gifting Platform Snappy Notches $70 Million
May 26, 2021

Snappy, an eCommerce gifting platform, wrapped up a $70 million Series C funding round, bringing the firm’s overall funding to in excess of $100 million. GGV Capital headed up the newest investment, which saw the participation of current investors Hearst Ventures, Saban Ventures and 83North,...

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Bed Bath & Beyond Bolsters Same-Day Delivery Via DoorDash Collaboration
May 26, 2021

Bed Bath & Beyond has bolstered its same-day delivery services domestically via a collaboration with DoorDash. The latter company’s white-label fulfillment platform, DoorDash Drive, will fuel same-day delivery, according to the Wednesday (May 26) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Nordstrom Nears 50 Pct Digital Sales; Total Revenue Still Below Pre-Crisis Level
May 26, 2021

High-end fashion retailer Nordstrom said on Tuesday (May 25) that its digital transformation efforts saw its eCommerce sales rise 23 percent last quarter, amounting to 46 percent of total revenue. But despite those gains, the Seattle-based operator of 350 stores noted that its total revenues...

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ACI, JP Morgan Team To Provide Payments Acceptance For European Merchants
May 25, 2021

Real-time digital payment software and solutions provider ACI Worldwide has teamed with J.P. Morgan to let merchants in select nations in Europe provide in-store payment acceptance, according to a Tuesday (May 25) announcement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Travel Restrictions Boost Chinese Malls
May 25, 2021

Chinese malls enjoyed a resurgence during the COVID pandemic, with shoppers kept in the country by travel restrictions forced to spend their money at home. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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AutoZone Leans Into Commercial Customers As Consumers Head Back To Work
May 25, 2021

A surge in sales to commercial customers combined with falling COVID-related costs drove the nation’s largest auto parts retailer’s results higher, as AutoZone on Tuesday (May 25) reported a 29 percent increase in its domestic same-store sales. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...