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U.S. consumers are expected to spend roughly $149 billion online this holiday season, but many are still paying off credit card bills from last year’s splurge. Getting consumers to spend without overextending may require new methods. In the inaugural Buy Now, Pay Later Tracker, Nick Kaplan, president of fashion brand Fashion To Figure, explains how BNPL solutions are key to giving consumers financial flexibility and merchants more sales. Read More...

Makers of luxury goods and beauty products are aiming to attract shoppers by revamping their stores, while Glossier is opening temporary shops in Nordstrom locations. What are some of the features that brands are including in refreshed spaces, and why is Glossier selling a fragrance in a department store? Read this week’s Retail Pulse to find out. Read More...

Consumers’ Growing Appetite For Order To Eat

Mobile order delivery is gaining traction as QSRs invest heavily in tech, aiming to meet the desire for convenient and seamless ordering. Key brands such as McDonald’s and Chipotle are seeing strong growth, aided by tools such as AI, as consumers' appetites for those offerings grow. Read More...