HomeLight Inks Partnership With U.S. News & World Report
HomeLight Inks Partnership With U.S. News & World Report
August 07, 2018  |  Real Estate

HomeLight, a marketplace for connecting homeowners with real estate agents, announced Tuesday (August 7) that it is collaborating with U.S. News & World Report. Get...

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Alphabet’s ‘Smart City’ — Futuristic Appeal vs. Privacy Fears
Alphabet’s ‘Smart City’ — Futuristic Appeal vs. Privacy Fears
August 07, 2018  |  Google

Development officials in Toronto recently signed a development agreement involving a “smart city” concept backed by Google’s parent company – but the project still faces...

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OnDeck Sees Loan Originations Up 26 Pct In 2Q
OnDeck Sees Loan Originations Up 26 Pct In 2Q
August 07, 2018  |  Earnings

OnDeck Capital reported second quarter results that showed continued growth in loan originations and improved credit quality metrics. Management stated on a conference call with...

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Sears Looks To Shoes And Precious Metals To Jump-Start eCommerce
Sears Looks To Shoes And Precious Metals To Jump-Start eCommerce
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

For all of Sears’ many issues in recent days, one has to applaud their incredible persistence in the face of difficult odds. Get the Full...

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Walmart To Launch Its Answer To Everlane
Walmart To Launch Its Answer To Everlane
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

According to reports in Business of Fashion, Walmart is quietly looking to launch a direct-to-consumer clothing line to appeal to Gen Z consumers. In a similar...

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Staples’ Serenity-Now Approach To Back-To-School
Staples’ Serenity-Now Approach To Back-To-School
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

About 22 years ago, Staples released what was arguably the best back-to-school commercial in human history. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

In the first half of 2018, sales in the U.S. toy industry rose by 7 percent to $7.9 billion. The increase occurred during the liquidation...

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Mattress Firm Eyes Bankruptcy, Store Closures
Mattress Firm Eyes Bankruptcy, Store Closures
August 07, 2018  |  Retail

As Mattress Firm, Inc. looks to shutter money-losing locations and find its way out of leases, people familiar with the company say that the retailer...

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Meal Kit Companies Reconsider Direct/Subscription Model In Favor Of Retail
Meal Kit Companies Reconsider Direct/Subscription Model In Favor Of Retail
August 07, 2018  |  Subscriptions

Among the new wave of direct-to-consumer and subscription-based eCommerce taking hold of the industry, none was considered more promising over the past year than the...

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