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Walmart’s Auto Parts Dominance Over Amazon All But Ended

Walmart’s Auto Parts Dominance Over Amazon All But Ended
Walmart’s Auto Parts Dominance Over Amazon All But Ended
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

In just 12 months, Walmart has seen a 7 percentage point market share lead in auto parts evaporate versus rival Amazon, which for the second...

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65% of Consumer Electronics Returns Occur During Setup
65% of Consumer Electronics Returns Occur During Setup
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

It’s almost becoming rare for consumers to buy electronics that don’t connect to the internet. Televisions, doorbells, refrigerators and even toothbrushes have all become a...

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1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Quadruple Workforce for Holidays
1-800-FLOWERS.COM to Quadruple Workforce for Holidays
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

Digital gift marketplace 1-800-FLOWERS.COM Inc. will hire more than 10,000 seasonal workers across its gourmet foods and gifting brands — Harry & David, PersonalizationMall.com, Cheryl’s...

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Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record Fine
Big Tech Compliance Tracker: Apple’s App Store Policies Face Scrutiny; Ireland Slams What’sApp with Record...
September 07, 2021  |  Regulation

Here’s the latest news from the technology industry, which is coming under increasing global scrutiny. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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JD.com Names New President as Founder Takes Step Back
JD.com Names New President as Founder Takes Step Back
September 07, 2021  |  Retail

Chinese eCommerce company JD.com on Monday (Sept. 6) announced Lei Xu as President of JD.com, taking over the company’s day-to-day operations from founder Richard Qiangdong...

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Goldman Economists Cut US Q3 GDP Projections
Goldman Economists Cut US Q3 GDP Projections
September 07, 2021  |  Economy

Economists at Goldman Sachs slashed U.S. GDP forecasts for the second time in a month following a weak jobs report on Friday (Sept. 3) and the increasing...

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Arteza: How BNPL is Helping Parents, Students Pay for Back-to-School Supplies
Arteza: How BNPL is Helping Parents, Students Pay for Back-to-School Supplies
September 07, 2021  |  Buy Now Pay Later

Parents are poised to spend an average of $850 on school supplies as their children head back to class after a year of lockdowns and...

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Demand for Next-Day Delivery Drives Need for Efficient Logistics
Demand for Next-Day Delivery Drives Need for Efficient Logistics
September 07, 2021  |  B2B Payments

Spiraling consumer demand for same-day delivery of everything has challenged retailers to restructure supply chains and add more routes, trucks and drivers wherever possible.  To...

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El Salvador Buys $21M Bitcoin as It Marks Crypto’s Cash Debut
El Salvador Buys $21M Bitcoin as It Marks Crypto’s Cash Debut
September 07, 2021  |  Bitcoin

El Salvador became the world’s first country to accept bitcoin as legal tender on Tuesday (Sept. 7) and marked the occasion by purchasing about $21...

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