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Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
Inside Furniture Returns, Amazon and Walmart Tackle Holiday Rush, Embracing Shoppable Livestreams
December 20, 2021  |  Today In Data

Big retailers see shoppable livestreams as another avenue to customer engagement and entertainment. Plus, consumers see furniture returns as a hassle, but businesses love them...

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Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
Paycheck-to-Paycheck Holiday Shopping, 3 Key Department Store Trends, Retail Fights Smash-and-Grabs
December 17, 2021  |  Today In Data

A trio of key trends could help department stores recharge the stagnant sector. Plus, the retail industry fights against the viral spread of smash-and-grab incidents,...

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Steps to Simplifying Checkout, November Retail Sales Slump
Steps to Simplifying Checkout, November Retail Sales Slump
December 16, 2021  |  Today In Data

PayPal is relying on trust, choice, ease and fast approvals to streamline the online checkout process. Plus, a dip in department store and electronics purchases...

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Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
Walmart Turns to Social Commerce, Peloton’s Quick Response, Consumers Want Speedy Deliveries
December 15, 2021  |  Today In Data

Peloton responds quickly to a fictional death with a viral ad for its fitness bikes. Plus, consumers still expect their deliveries to arrive on time...

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Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
Rethinking Retail Amid Crime Spree, MetaBirkin NFTs Gain Popularity, Purchase Pace Picks Up
December 14, 2021  |  Today In Data

An IP-stealing artist finds his work pirated with MetaBirkin NFTs. Plus, consumers are making more frequent online purchases, and retailers are using everything from bulletproof...

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eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
eBay Emphasizes Sneaker Prowess, Bracing for the Holiday Rush, Chewy Hits 20M Users
December 13, 2021  |  Today In Data

Chewy strengthens its pet platform focus as it tops 20 million monthly active users. Plus, eBay is pushing StockX by bringing more sneaker sales and...

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Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
Rent the Runway Expanding Focus, Going Limited for Loyalty, the Curated Home Ecosystem
December 10, 2021  |  Today In Data

Retail brands see themselves capturing consumers’ interest with limited-edition offerings. Plus, Restoration Hardware prioritizes the curated home ecosystem for 2022, and Rent the Runway says...

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Car Shortage Boosts Auto Parts Sales, Stitch Fix Updates Strategy, Wayfair Focuses on Stores
Car Shortage Boosts Auto Parts Sales, Stitch Fix Updates Strategy, Wayfair Focuses on Stores
December 09, 2021  |  Today In Data

Wayfair’s digital sales are struggling, so it’s paying more attention to its brick-and-mortar stores. Plus, lack of new car inventory means auto parts sales are...

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Breaking Up Kohl’s, Target vs. Kohl’s for In-Store Beauty
Breaking Up Kohl’s, Target vs. Kohl’s for In-Store Beauty
December 08, 2021  |  Today In Data

Target and Kohl’s are squaring off in an effort to court a bigger share of the in-store beauty market. Plus, the logic behind breaking up...

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