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discounts

Discounts and allowances are reductions to a basic price of goods or services. There are many purposes for discounting, including to increase short-term sales, to move out-of-date stock, to reward valuable customers, to encourage distribution channel members to perform a function, or to otherwise reward behaviors that benefit the discount issuer.

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Coupon App Ranking Reflects Inflationary Concerns In Consumer Downloading Spree
Coupon App Ranking Reflects Inflationary Concerns In Consumer Downloading Spree
June 24, 2021  |  Mobile Applications

On June 20, Moody’s chief economist cautioned investors of a coming market correction. Could help explain the movement we’re tracking in PYMNTS latest Provider Ranking...

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Online Sales Topped $11B During Amazon Prime Day Event
Online Sales Topped $11B During Amazon Prime Day Event
June 23, 2021  |  eCommerce

U.S. eCommerce sales during Amazon’s 48-hour Prime Day shopping event totaled more than $11 billion, a 6.1 percent increase over last year, CNBC reported, citing...

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Delivery Is Trumping Deals As Prime Day And Summer Sales Events Continue
Delivery Is Trumping Deals As Prime Day And Summer Sales Events Continue
June 22, 2021  |  Retail

It may be day two for finding bargains on Amazon’s Prime Day, but it is also day three for Walmart and Target’s events as retailers...

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Ready, Set, Shop! Rivals Crashing Amazon’s Prime Day Party Will See Record Haul For Retail
Ready, Set, Shop! Rivals Crashing Amazon’s Prime Day Party Will See Record Haul For Retail
June 19, 2021  |  Retail

Prime Day is nearly upon us. But it’s not just for Amazon anymore, as the company’s self-invented retail holiday has, over its six-year existence, grown...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retail Slump Raises Stakes Of Upcoming Sales Events
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: Retail Slump Raises Stakes Of Upcoming Sales Events
June 18, 2021  |  Retail

When it comes to retail sales data, slowing growth or even flat is one thing, but declining — that’s a whole new ballgame. But that...

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From Concept To Flagship To Omnichannel Fulfillment Center, Physical Retail Reheats
From Concept To Flagship To Omnichannel Fulfillment Center, Physical Retail Reheats
June 14, 2021  |  Retail

Few industries were harder hit during the pandemic than retail, but even fewer sectors have adapted more during the crisis and, in turn, emerged with...

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Walmart+ Bulks Up And Takes On A Crowded Digital Field With Rx Discounting 
Walmart+ Bulks Up And Takes On A Crowded Digital Field With Rx Discounting 
June 08, 2021  |  Retail

Prescription drug savings are coming to Walmart shoppers as the retailer launched its new Walmart+ Rx for less service for subscribers. The new service rolls out savings...

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Walmart, Target Announce Sales Events To Match Amazon’s Prime Day
Walmart, Target Announce Sales Events To Match Amazon’s Prime Day
June 03, 2021  |  Retail

As if on cue, Walmart, Target and other retailers are moving to dilute Amazon’s just-announced annual Prime Day event on June 21 and 22 by...

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Discounters, Off-Price Retailers Face A Future Without Stimulus Checks
Discounters, Off-Price Retailers Face A Future Without Stimulus Checks
May 27, 2021  |  Retail

While the final round of $1,400 stimulus checks issued in March may feel like ancient history to some, for the retailers that cater to the...

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