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Walgreens to Add Claire’s Assortment in 4,400+ Stores

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Walgreens will integrate jewelry, hair accessories, cosmetics and seasonal pieces from Claire’s into the assortment of more than 4,400 stores by the end of this month. As a one-stop destination for everyday needs, Walgreens services millions of people every day,” said Ryan Vero, CEO at Claire’s in a statement.

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Identifying the ‘Faces’ Behind Faceless Online Transactions

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Because of this ease, merchants have begun relying on POS financing to drive sales growth. McKinsey has found that around 50% to 60% of loans originated at POS are either partially or entirely subsidized by the merchant. According to McKinsey, merchants face up to 2.4X Penalties for exceeding fraud thresholds.

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Jewelry Sales Increased Sharply in July, Survey Finds

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jewelry sales were up sharply in July compared to the same month in 2020 as well as in 2019, according to Mastercard SpendingPulse. Jewelry sales were up 82.6 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.

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Walmart Steps Up Ecommerce Investment With Cross-Border Commerce and NFT Projects

Retail TouchPoints

The invitation to Indian retailers will initially include only a select number of participants, adding to existing merchants including Delphi Leather India , Mahi Exports , Touchstone Gems & Jewelry and Welspun. A dedicated Cross Border Trade team has been set up in India to help sellers onboard and grow on the platform.

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#RSP22: Everything You Need to Know About Holiday 2022

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The Mastercard SpendingPulse measures in-store and online retail sales across all forms of payment, providing a wealth of insights to help merchants refine and optimize their holiday strategies. Customer service, digital experience, personalization and other factors drive that emotional loyalty.”.

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Retail sales grow 23.3% in April

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retail sales had another month of double-digit growth in April, 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. . — Total U.S. compared to April 2019.

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Amazon Adds Luxury Store-Within-A-Store Feature To Its App

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Products will be sold directly by their brands, letting individual merchants make independent decisions regarding their inventory, selection and pricing. Oscar de la Renta’s initial portfolio includes of ready-to-wear, handbags, jewelry, accessories and a new perfume, with childrenswear coming soon. “We