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February 4, 2020
 
 
 
 
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Why DTC Is Critical To Filling Retail’s Plus-Size Void

 

Plus-sized fashion retail may be a $20-billion-a-year revenue opportunity for apparel brands — but it’s one that many of the biggest names in the game have taken a pass on. But that void, paired with the rise of DTC, Hours CEO and Co-founder Harroop Gulati Kaur tells PYMNTS, has created a blank space not only for nice clothes, but also for a host of value adds, like sustainability, to the plus-sized market. Here’s why.

 
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Forever 21 And The Future Of The Mall
 

There are certainly enough anomalies in the reported sale of Forever 21 to keep things interesting. But perhaps the most important aspect is what the sale says about the future of mall-based shopping. This is a case of the landlord buying out the tenant as malls contend with a disappointing holiday season. What’s next?  Read More...

 
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Taking A Mobile Order-Ahead Approach To Surplus Groceries
 

Stocking fresh food has long presented a challenge for grocers: how to keep enough on shelves, without letting too much go to waste. But digital innovators are taking on this challenge and disrupting the food waste cycle. Canada’s FoodHero has a mobile order-ahead app that enables consumers to buy meat, fish and produce. Founder and CEO Jonathan Defoy tells PYMNTS how it works — and what consumers stand to gain.  Read More...

 
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Social Shopping’s Potential Uptick

 

Social shopping has seen rich possibilities ever since large tech companies put their efforts behind linking content to commerce. Its potential might be seen this year, even though the results have so far fallen short of expectations. Here’s a snapshot of the multiple market dynamics that could spark growth for social shopping in 2020 and beyond. Read More...

 
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