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Retailers Grapple With Mounting Pressures as Middle Class Takes a Hit
Retail // March 08, 2024

As ongoing economic pressures shrink the middle class, retailers are being challenged to either cut prices and step up their deals and discounts or make a play for high-income consumers.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

Retailers With Mask Requirements Won’t Turn Away Non-Compliant Shoppers
Retail // July 24, 2020

As retailers seek to prevent staffers and shoppers from arguing, the requirements of major merchants that shoppers wear masks in U.S. brick-and-mortar stores are only so effective. Walmart, along with Walgreens, Home Depot and others, indicates that the retailer will still allow non-mask-wearing customers to...

Instacart Loosens Availability Requirements For Shoppers With New On-Demand Option
Delivery // April 12, 2019

Grocery delivery startup Instacart has introduced a new option for its workers, according to reports: on-demand shopping. 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...

Instacart Overhauls Worker Pay Post-Scrutiny
Gig Economy // February 07, 2019

Instacart has announced changes to the way it pays its workers as it faces a class-action lawsuit over how it handles tips earned by its shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retailers With Mask Requirements Won’t Turn Away Non-Compliant Shoppers

July 24, 2020
As retailers seek to prevent staffers and shoppers from arguing, the requirements of major merchants that shoppers wear masks in U.S. brick-and-mortar stores are only so effective. Walmart, along with Walgreens, Home Depot and others, indicates that the retailer will still allow non-mask-wearing customers to transact, CNN reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form […]

Instacart Loosens Availability Requirements For Shoppers With New On-Demand Option

April 12, 2019
Grocery delivery startup Instacart has introduced a new option for its workers, according to reports: on-demand shopping. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Instacart Overhauls Worker Pay Post-Scrutiny

February 07, 2019
Instacart has announced changes to the way it pays its workers as it faces a class-action lawsuit over how it handles tips earned by its shoppers. Get the Full Story Complete...

US Shoppers To Spend $26B On Dec. 22

December 20, 2018
Data shows that this coming Saturday — December 22 — is poised to be the biggest shopping day of the year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...