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Apple Plans 20K New Jobs, Earmarks $430 Billion For US Innovations
April 26, 2021

Apple is boosting its investment in the U.S. to over $430 billion over the next five years and is bringing some 20,000 new jobs to the country. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Walmart+ Leverages Grocery Delivery; Gains 8 Million New Paid Subscribers
April 26, 2021

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Retailers Get Ready To Pass Along Rising Costs Via Price Increases
April 26, 2021

A growing number of retailers are facing a pricing problem as they seek new ways to pass along the increased expenses they are dealing with due to rising costs in several key categories including raw materials, wages and shipping. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Today In Retail: Panasonic Agrees To Purchase Blue Yonder; Skechers Cashes In On Pandemic-Era Walking...
April 23, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Panasonic announced it has agreed to acquire Blue Yonder, while Skechers said its first-quarter sales climbed by 15 percent. Plus, Square has introduced new inventory management features for its retail sellers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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Panasonic Agrees To Acquire Blue Yonder
April 23, 2021

Osaka, Japan-based Panasonic said on Friday (April 23) that it has agreed to acquire Blue Yonder, the end-to-end digital fulfillment platform provider. The deal, which PYMNTS reported last month, comes at a time when a surge in eCommerce has boosted demand for technology to smooth...

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Walmart To Focus On Faster Fulfillment, More Features And Greater Assortment
April 23, 2021

Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said the largest U.S. retailer is constantly adjusting to experiences and events and noted that a year of pandemic-related change and challenges confirmed the company’s commitment to its omnichannel strategy. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Skechers Cashes In On COVID-Era Walking Trend With Record Q1 Results
April 23, 2021

Footwear and apparel retailer Skechers said its first-quarter sales got a lift from its international sales and the continued consumer embrace of walking and other healthy lifestyle choices that have increased during the pandemic and led people to buy shoes to exercise. Get the Full...

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AMZN vs. WMT Weekly: Top Retailers Try New Ways To Woo Customers
April 23, 2021

With nearly $2 trillion in combined market value and over $800 billion in sales between them, not a week goes by in which Amazon and Walmart aren’t vying to gain the upper hand by launching new ways to meet the ever-changing needs of consumers around...

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Today In Retail: Genuine Parts Posts Strong Q1 Sales; Tractor Supply Boosts Outlook
April 22, 2021

In today’s top retail news, Genuine Parts Company reported $4.5 billion in sales from continuing operations, while Tractor Supply posted record first-quarter results and released a more bullish full-year outlook. Plus, MarineMax reported an increase in revenue for the quarter ending March 31 from the...