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Walmart and Gap Expand Partnership to Launch a Furniture Line

Walmart and Gap are deepening their relationship with the launch of Gap Home Furniture, a collection of more…

News October 29
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Zuckerberg Emphasizes Marketplaces and the Metaverse as he Pivots Facebook to a Younger Audience

[Editors’ Note: This story was originally published on Oct. 26. On Oct. 28, Zuckerberg followed up on the…

News October 29
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NRF Predicts Record-Breaking Holiday Sales Despite Inventory Issues

Consumer purchasing power from growing income and household wealth will lead to record-breaking holiday sales this year, according…

News October 28
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Starbucks to Raise Average Hourly Pay to $17 Per Hour in Summer 2022

Starbucks is boosting pay for its associates to some of the highest levels in the retail industry, with…

News October 28
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Rent the Runway Stock Dips on First Day of Trading

Rent the Runway joined the growing slate of digital-native retail startups to go public on Oct. 27, listing…

News October 28
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Amid Supply Chain Woes, One Area of Retail Has a Product Glut — Resale

While most retailers are struggling to deal with product delays and shortages this holiday season, one retail sector…

News October 28
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Hitachi Vantara Offers Retailers Lidar-Based Grab-and-Go Self-Checkout

Hitachi Vantara has launched the Grab-N-Walk Out solution, which is designed to help customers take want they want,…

News October 28
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IKEA Planning Studio Concept Heads West With Two Los Angeles Stores

IKEA will expand options for urban customers on the West Coast with two planning studios in the Los…

News October 27
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Target Enhances Omnichannel Pickup and Payment Offerings for the Holidays

Target is adding new features to its click-and-collect operations for the gift-giving season that will allow shoppers to…

News October 27
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