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October 9 · Issue #244 · View online
A weekly digest of SUMO blog content, plus eCommerce news, events and job listings.
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Retailers say the new stimulus plan can’t wait until after the election – RetailWire
President Trump announced via Twitter yesterday that he was pulling the plug on negotiations with Democrats in Congress over a new stimulus bill to help struggling American citizens and businesses hit hard by the coronavirus pandemic until after the election.
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Amazon Live attracts more beauty brands with its shoppable livestream format
From Gabrielle Union to Jessica Alba, beauty brand founders are getting on board with Amazon’s livestream shopping function.
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Amazon’s new palm-recognition biometric device lets you pay without touching
The biometric device, which Amazon announced this morning, utilizes palm-recognition technology to identify customers, match them with their credit card, and allow them to purchase items with the simple wave of their hand.
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Can one site make men love, not hate, shopping online?
A newly launched website, MenHateShopping.com, targets stylish men who “hate shopping in brick-and-mortar stores or searching the internet, trying to figure out what to buy.
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Department stores' decade of decline
Early this year, for example, Macy’s inched toward rehabilitation as it outlined plans to get away from so many enclosed malls, close more than 100 stores and improve its private labels. Late last year, Nordstrom made strides executing its vision for a 21st century department store when it put the finishing touches on its retail ecosystem in New York City.
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Ghosts, ghouls and social distancing: A fractured Halloween haunts Party City
The problem with the holiday is that it only comes once a year. Apparel retailers, by contrast, can write off a fashion miss and move on to the next season.
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The 15 Ridiculous Pumpkin Spice Products That Went Too Far
From spray-on pumpkin spice to toothpaste, here are 15 ridiculous pumpkin spice products that have taken the craze way too far.
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