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Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred

Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred
Walmart Hopes Kids’ Clothes Can Boost Fashion Cred
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

Walmart’s apparel ambitions are increasingly focused on the youngest of consumers, kids, as the retailer tries to expand its share of the clothing market through...

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SMBs Navigate Digital Selling, Holiday Shoppers’ Early Start, Social Influencers Rule Retail
SMBs Navigate Digital Selling, Holiday Shoppers’ Early Start, Social Influencers Rule Retail
October 07, 2021  |  Today In Data

Social media influencers have gone from objects of ridicule to important pieces of the retail equation. Plus, some SMBs are finding it tricky to navigate...

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eCommerce Startups Struggle to Scale Logistics Capabilities to Meet Demand Surge
eCommerce Startups Struggle to Scale Logistics Capabilities to Meet Demand Surge
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

The accelerated adoption of eCommerce over the past 18 months has created a potentially lucrative space for newcomers looking to reach shoppers. Brand loyalty is...

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Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
Auto1 FT Rolls Out First Car Financing in Europe on Ethereum Blockchain
October 07, 2021  |  Blockchain

European car financing firm Auto1 FT is shifting all manual processes to smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain, the first firm in Europe to do...

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Target’s Twin Announcements Show Nuances of How BNPL is Used
Target’s Twin Announcements Show Nuances of How BNPL is Used
October 07, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Buy now, pay later (BNPL) is a trend that, as they say, has legs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Newegg Rolls Out Mobile Livestream Shopping Platform
Newegg Rolls Out Mobile Livestream Shopping Platform
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

Digital electronics retailer Newegg said on Thursday (Oct. 7) that it is testing an app-based livestreaming platform dubbed Newegg Live, which will let customers communicate...

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Lululemon to Launch Mirror in Canada
Lululemon to Launch Mirror in Canada
October 07, 2021  |  Retail

Athleisure apparel company Lululemon plans to bring Mirror, the interactive home gym, to almost 40 Canadian stores, with the connected fitness equipment available for in-store...

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New Jobless Claims Drop for the First Time in 4 Weeks
New Jobless Claims Drop for the First Time in 4 Weeks
October 07, 2021  |  Economy

New jobless claims for the week ending Oct. 2 dropped 38,000 to 326,000 compared to the previous week’s level of 364,000, according to the Thursday...

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Fitness App Provider Ranking Burns Carbs, Assigns Scores, All for Max Toning
Fitness App Provider Ranking Burns Carbs, Assigns Scores, All for Max Toning
October 07, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

Not feeling like yourself? Remote work draining your life force? Sagging in your seat? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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