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Target: Streamlined Checkout and GenAI Chatbot Improve in-Store Experience
August 21, 2024

A streamlined checkout experience and the deployment of generative artificial intelligence-powered handheld devices for employees have improved the in-store experience at Target, the retailer said Wednesday (Aug. 21). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Macy’s Pins Hopes on ‘First 50’ Strategy Despite Overall Sales Drop
August 21, 2024

Macy’s officials are confident in their “A Bold New Chapter” strategy, highlighted by the company’s First 50 locations. 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...

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Walmart Sells JD.com Shares Amid Increased Focus on China
August 21, 2024

Walmart has sold its entire stake in Chinese eCommerce giant JD.com. 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 form,...

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Brands Focus on Post-Purchase Innovations to Foster Customer Loyalty
August 20, 2024

As competition for customer loyalty grows fiercer, brands are sharpening their focus on the post-purchase phase — a critical yet frequently neglected part of the customer journey. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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eCommerce Now 15.2% of Retail Sales as Growth Slows
August 19, 2024

If there’s been a buzzword through the past few weeks, called out during earnings commentary and in presentation decks, it’s been this: Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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IKEA Says AI-Powered Warehouse Drones Will Improve the Retail Shopping Experience
August 19, 2024

Forget Allen wrenches and wordless instructions. IKEA’s latest innovation comes with propellers and algorithms. 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...

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Mango and Farm Rio: Targeting US Consumers With Global Appeal and Local Relevance
August 19, 2024

In the competitive arena of international fashion, Mango and Farm Rio are each pursuing distinct strategies to capture the U.S. consumer market. Both brands, hailing from different points on the globe — Mango from Barcelona and Farm Rio from Rio de Janeiro — are leveraging...

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As If: Retail Brands Revive the ’90s With Nostalgic Classics
August 17, 2024

Seizing on millennials’ nostalgia, retail brands are bringing the ’90s back, reintroducing iconic products and styles that defined a generation. 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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Kroger Promises Product Price Cuts If Albertsons Merger Approved
August 15, 2024

Kroger has reportedly doubled the value of price cuts it has committed to making if its merger with Albertsons goes through. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...