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Millennials are the biggest Valentine's Day gift spenders

February 10, 2021

When it comes to buying loved ones a Valentine's Day gift the millennials are the biggest and most extravagant spenders — doling out an average of 40% more…

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Valentine's Day business isn't just about romance this year

February 10, 2021

Valentine's Day, the busiest day of the year for florists, isn't just about romance this year as many consumers are using the holiday to express love for those…

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UK consumers feeling big love this Valentine's Day

February 9, 2021

Spending on Valentine's Day gifts in the U.K. will be big this year with one research firm expecting it to double compared to 2020.

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Health retailer taps e-Spirit for engaging content, personalization strategy

February 9, 2021

GNC Holidings Inc., a health and wellness product retailer, is deploying the FirstSpirit Digital Experience Platform from e-Spirit for a more engaging online…

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Gap, Giant Eagle tap Oracle tech to boost merchandising strategy

February 9, 2021

Gap, Giant Eagle, Mr Price and Poundland are among the retailers revamping merchandising strategies with Oracle's Retail Merchandising Cloud Service, according…

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At-home apparel demand drives Target activewear sales way up

February 8, 2021

Target's activewear brand, All in Motion, is getting embraced by shoppers and has hit $1 billion in annual sales.

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1-800-Flowers.com launches services, customer offerings for Valentine's Day

February 8, 2021

Online floral and gift retailer 1-800-Flowers.com is declaring "no limits on love," for the upcoming Valentine's Day and expanding services, including a new…

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Inventory posing big challenge for clothing retailers

February 8, 2021

There's a looming clothing inventory excess in the U.S. and European retail marketplaces and it's likely to pose a big challenge as retailers strive to recover…

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Amazon settles tip-related allegations regarding delivery employees

February 5, 2021

Amazon will pay more than $61.7 million to the Federal Trade Commission as a settlement related to agency allegations that it withheld tips from Amazon Flex…

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Who wouldn't want a night at 7-Eleven playing video games?

February 5, 2021

Those who love to game, especially on the latest PlayStation 5 console, now have a unique gaming experience opportunity thanks to convenience store giant…

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Payless taps Vtex to drive digital growth

February 5, 2021

Shoe retailer Payless is partnering with Vtex, a marketplace and e-ommerce solution, in a quest to drive digital growth.

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Ulta Beauty doubles up on Black-owned brand support

February 4, 2021

Ulta Beauty aims to double the number of Black-owned cosmetic and beauty brands on its shelves by the end of this year and is putting $25 million into the…

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B&H, Faytech team on digital touchscreen partnership

February 4, 2021

B&H Photo Video and Faytech NA are teaming up to offer Faytech brand digital touchscreens for displays and PC monitors on the B&H website.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos stepping away into new role

February 3, 2021

Amazon CEO and founder Jeff Bezos, the world's second richest person, is moving into the role of executive board chair come Q3 and Andy Jassy is moving into…

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Pandemic drives growth for online music retailer

February 2, 2021

The need to chill, relax and de-stress is a major factor in why one online music retailer enjoyed robust record growth in 2020.

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UK shoppers missing the in-store retail experience

February 2, 2021

When it comes to in-store retail activity, a majority, 74%, of U.K. shoppers, are missing the physical brick-and-mortar customer experience.

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Pandemic isn't thwarting love spend this Valentine's Day

February 2, 2021

While the COVID-19 pandemic has greatly changed consumer buying activity and disrupted daily life, it's not going to stop consumers from expressing their love…

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