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NRF launches safe holiday shopping initiative
The National Retail Federation (NRF) wants consumers to make their holiday purchases safely and early amidst the continuing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pinterest opens view into ads, launches U.K. shopping
Pinterest is enabling companies to place ads in more locations and obtain more ad performance insight, and also opening its platform for U.K. e-commerce.

Tiffany fires more salvos in legal dispute with LVMH

Tiffany & Co. is not letting up in its struggle to force French global luxury giant LVMH to follow through on a previously agreed $16.2 billion acquisition.
Newegg joins the Prime Day competition

A tech-focused e-tailer is taking Prime Day head-on with its own sales extravaganza that begins Oct. 13.
Dick’s Sporting Goods pledges to remove single-use plastic bags

As part of a new initiative to eliminate single-use plastic bags from the wastestream, Dick’s Sporting Goods is joining an industry consortium.
Report: Walmart eyes $20 billion investment into Indian app

TikTok may not be the only digital platform with overseas ownership that Walmart plans to invest in.
Nordstrom banning fur and animal skins

Fur will no longer fly off the shelves at Nordstrom as the result of a new policy.
Bed Bath & Beyond introduces same-day delivery

A leading home goods retailer is expanding its array of omnichannel shopping services ahead of the holidays.
Big Lots upbeat about third quarter; early read on holiday ‘encouraging’

Big Lots gave an optimistic update on expected results for its third quarter fueled by strong sales.
Target to take on Prime Day — on Prime Day

Target Corp. is muscling in on Amazon’s two-day sales extravaganza.
Amazon puts payment in the palm of your hand

The new Amazon One contactless payment device will make shopping at Amazon Go stores faster and more secure.
CDC classifies in-store Black Friday shopping as 'higher-risk'

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention wants shoppers to avoid crowded stores on Black Friday.