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Fleet Feet: Running Shoe Retailer Sprints With Technology

PYMNTS

Americans are exercising through the pandemic. The pandemic seems to have had a strong positive impact on participation in the entire sport of running,” Fleet Feet’s Director of Retail Experience Matt Werder told PYMNTS. Just ask Nike or Peloton , who have racked up impressive usage and revenue KPIs over the past few months.

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Digital-First Economy Spawns On-Demand Partnerships

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The digital-first economy has spawned many new business models, and one that has taken flight during this end-of-the-year period is on-demand retail partnerships. In the first one, a service company partners with a retailer to be an exclusive on-demand service provider. They come in two flavors. Think TaskRabbbit and IKEA.)

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Banks Should Make 2024 a True ‘Year of Digital’

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A key aspect of digital transformation centers around which retail and business digital platforms an institution will place its faith in for future growth and customer retention. Before deciding on a new digital provider, conduct a deep diligence and future road mapping exercise. Due diligence is your friend.

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The Fastest Growing Retail Categories Are…?

PYMNTS

A new study by The NPD Group found that anything related to health and wellness ­­— like wearable technology , basketball gear, sweats and active bottoms (AKA exercise pants), running products, outdoor sports and toys, running gear, portable beverageware — were among the fastest-growing retail categories between Dec. 2014 and Dec.

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Building A Digital And Subscription Community For Hockey Parents

PYMNTS

To help hockey players stay up to date on the latest sports equipment, eCommerce innovator the PenaltyBox offers subscription boxes comprised of a myriad of hockey essentials, from well-known brands to up-and-coming companies the PenaltyBox team tests themselves. For the future, the PenaltyBox is dabbling in the retail market.

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Will The Fitness Industry’s Digital Shift Stick Once The Pandemic Is Over?

PYMNTS

Americans have a complicated relationship with physical fitness, particularly when it comes to getting enough exercise. One might assume the firm was perfectly positioned for the rapid shift to home-based exercise.

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Willy Street Co-op Thinks Small To Get Big Results

PYMNTS

Which adds up to a situation for food-related retailers looking to enter into the world of buying and selling sustenance. Enter Willy Street Co-op — a small retailer in Wisconsin perhaps making a big step toward bridging the gap between what customers want and what the grocery marketplace supports.

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