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Today in Retail: PayPal Increases Credit Card Cash Back to 3%
Today in Retail: PayPal Increases Credit Card Cash Back to 3%
April 05, 2022  |  Retail

Today in retail, paper couponing is bouncing back to join digital savings programs, while lower grocery budgets mean shoppers are shying away from name brands....

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Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Looks to F&B Subscription Commerce; Chipotle Tests RFID
Today in Food Commerce: Amazon Looks to F&B Subscription Commerce; Chipotle Tests RFID
April 01, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, Amazon touts its food and beverage subscription box offerings, and Chipotle Mexican Grill tests out radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology. Plus, smaller...

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AMZN vs WMT Weekly: For Retail Giants, Q2 Is All About the New
AMZN vs WMT Weekly: For Retail Giants, Q2 Is All About the New
April 01, 2022  |  Retail

Depending on your perspective, today is either April Fool’s Day or the start of the 2nd quarter. Whichever way your pleasure tends, there’s no dispute...

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Payments Firms’ Mantra Amid Inflation: Automation, Automation, Automation
Payments Firms’ Mantra Amid Inflation: Automation, Automation, Automation
April 01, 2022  |  Payments Innovation

The economy, it seems, has turned on a dime in just a few weeks. We’re facing the triple threat of inflation, rising interest rates, and...

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Price Edges Out Brand Loyalty as Consumers Feel Financial Pinch
Price Edges Out Brand Loyalty as Consumers Feel Financial Pinch
March 30, 2022  |  Retail

Are we loyal to retailers or the brands they sell? It’s a simple question with complex answers. For as long as there have been stores,...

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Amazon Offers Double Cash Back on Fuel for Flex Users
Amazon Offers Double Cash Back on Fuel for Flex Users
March 30, 2022  |  Amazon

With fuel prices remaining at more than $4 per gallon in most U.S. cities and no end in sight to high prices, Amazon on Wednesday...

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Today in Food Commerce: Uber Eats Partners with bp; Food Prices Create Anxiety
Today in Food Commerce: Uber Eats Partners with bp; Food Prices Create Anxiety
March 29, 2022  |  Commerce

Today in food commerce, rising food costs change menus and eating habits, and Uber Eats announces a major partnership with bp. Plus, McCormick’s financial results...

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Today in Data: Retailers Expect Customer Loyalty Amid Growing Inflation
Today in Data: Retailers Expect Customer Loyalty Amid Growing Inflation
March 25, 2022  |  Today In Data

Today in data, workers’ favorite lunchtime spots are dishing out servings of “lunch-flation” two years after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Plus, Ollie’s Bargain...

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Traeger Stock Down Almost 16% After Grill Maker Predicts Sales Drop
Traeger Stock Down Almost 16% After Grill Maker Predicts Sales Drop
March 24, 2022  |  Retail

Traeger Inc.’s stock is down almost 16% in early trading Thursday (March 24) after the grill maker said in a Wednesday (March 23) press release that...

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