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How Hydra Health is Transforming the Hospital Gift Shop

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Stores also include a curated product mix that includes personal care items, apparel, snacks and refreshments, books, magazines and gifts, to ensure there’s an array of products that meet the needs of all possible visitors. Design concepts and even merchandise assortments are further customized based on the facility’s geographic location.

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

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grew for the 11 th consecutive month in July, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse , which measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment. Mastercard SpendingPulse reports on national retail sales across all payment types in select markets around the world. Read the press release: Retail sales in the U.S.

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Retail Returns Increased to $761 Billion in 2021

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It also found that for every $100 in returned merchandise accepted, retailers lose $10.30 percent), apparel (12.2 The most common types of payment used during the original purchase that led to a return were credit cards (22.78 to return fraud. percent) and home improvement and housewares (tied at 11.5 percent), cash (12.69

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