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Salesforce: 28% Uptick in Returns Could Dampen Record Holiday Spending
January 06, 2025

Artificial intelligence (AI) helped holiday sales reach record levels this year, new Salesforce data shows. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter,...

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‘Returnuary’ Highlights the Brilliant and Bizarre of Holiday Retail Regret
January 04, 2025

The holiday season is the golden quarter for eCommerce, where businesses pull out all the stops to maximize sales. Yet, as the festive glow dims in January, a challenge of equal magnitude looms above the retail landscape: the holiday returns season. Get the Full Story...

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Big Lots Faces Challenges Despite Acquisition
January 03, 2025

Big Lots, a once-dominant player in the discount retail sector, faces an uncertain future following an acquisition by Gordon Brothers Retail Partners. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Year-End Surge in Car Sales Expected to End in 2025
January 03, 2025

A surge in U.S. car sales seen at the end of 2024 is reportedly not expected to last into 2025. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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UK Retail Store Traffic Declined 2.5% During Holiday Shopping Season
January 03, 2025

Fewer consumers visited retail stores in the United Kingdom during the holiday shopping season and the entire year of 2024. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Retail’s Gen Z Playbook: Bridging the Digital Divide In-Store
January 03, 2025

While Amazon and Walmart take a breather and process a fresh influx of returns, we thought we’d take a look into the interplay between online and in-store retail, which has been getting a lot of attention these days. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Carvana Rejects Hindenburg Research Allegations of ‘Accounting Grift’
January 02, 2025

Hindenburg Research said Thursday (Jan. 2) that it has taken a short position in shares of online car dealer Carvana, alleging a “father-son accounting grift” at the firm. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Vivid Seats Reportedly Eyeing Sale of Online Ticketing Platform
December 30, 2024

Online ticketing marketplace Vivid Seats is reportedly exploring a sale after getting some takeover interest. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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Don’t Like the Weather? New Startup Makes Outdoor Events a Safe Bet
December 30, 2024

For outdoor event-goers, weather can be both a blessing and a curse. While a sunny day can make for a perfect concert or festival, the prospect of rain or extreme heat can leave ticket-holders second-guessing their purchases. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...