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Cox Automotive Launches End-To-End Car Retail Experience
January 25, 2021

Cox Automotive has rolled out its Complete Retail online experience, which lets merchants and shoppers finish the shopping and purchasing processes in any location. The company says it is situated to link each step of the deal process, including “start, flow, sign and close,” according...

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CVS Health Finishes First Vaccine Round For Skilled Nursing Facilities
January 25, 2021

CVS Health has provided the first round of COVID-19 inoculations to almost 8,000 skilled nursing facilities throughout the nation. Administration of second doses is occurring and is anticipated to be done within a month, according to a Monday (Jan. 25) announcement. Get the Full Story...

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The Future Of Entertainment? Try Professional Gaming
January 25, 2021

It’s doubtful that many PYMNTS readers play video games. But it’s a sure bet that any kid under 25 does, and probably not just once in a while. It’s gotten to the point where the reality of “professional gaming” is no longer some “out there”...

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No Candy: Godiva To Close US Stores
January 24, 2021

Godiva, the maker of high-end chocolates that significantly expanded its U.S. retail presence in recent decades, is reversing course and closing all its North American brick-and-mortar locations, according to numerous online news sources citing a company statement. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Contactless Commerce: How Mittens Came To Define Inauguration Fashion
January 23, 2021

Inauguration 2021, as PYMNTS has previously covered, was something of an unusual event when it came to commerce. The COVID-19 pandemic combined with advanced security measures meant that many local Washington, D.C. businesses who count on the influx of tourists every four years actually had to...

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CPG Brands Get Cozy With The Stay-At-Home Economy
January 22, 2021

There were a lot of superlatives associated with 2020, only a few them on the positive side. But there were some notable exceptions, including this one: It was the biggest year for s’mores in history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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American Airlines Uncorks Wine Delivery Program To Clear Shelves, Promote Travel
January 22, 2021

At first blush, you might wonder why the largest U.S. airline would suddenly announce that it is launching a brand new wine delivery service, given the many other pandemic-related challenges that it is currently facing. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Struggling Planet Fitness Adds El Pollo Loco CEO And 7-Eleven COO To Its Board 
January 22, 2021

Planet Fitness has expanded its board with two new members from outside of the fitness industry, adding 7-Eleven’s chief operating officer and the CEO of Mexican restaurant chain El Pollo Loco as the in-person gym industry struggles amid COVID-19. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Smart Retailers Don’t Bring Consumers To Stores, But Bring Stores To Consumers
January 22, 2021

Retail is set to change as never before as COVID-19 fades, but the digital shift will only continue — and even expand. Karen Webster says smart retailers must learn five lessons if they want to survive and thrive in the new era. Get the Full...