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Reinventing Microwave Meals For The Health-Conscious
December 16, 2019

One of the unfortunate secrets of meal kits that come with pre-measured ingredients is that although they are touted as a time-saving innovation, they don’t actually save all that much time. Most reviews echo the sentiment that meal kits will save users some time in the...

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Building A Subscription Box For Outdoor Explorers
December 16, 2019

The Nomadik Founder Pat Hines grew up in the outdoor and action sports industries before he was inspired to start his subscription box service for adventurers. Hines, who was a pro-amateur surfer, loved seeing the latest and greatest gadgets. But for an everyday person to...

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These Boots Were Made For Walking: The Latest In Shoe Innovation
December 16, 2019

Shoes aren’t just shoes anymore – they are centers of retail innovation. And recent developments show how things might play out with footwear in 2020. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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China Beats Growth Expectations In Retail, Industry
December 16, 2019

As government support backed demand in the second-biggest economy in the world, growth in the retail and industrial sectors of China came out ahead of estimates in November. The results came after srong signs of progress in the trade negotiations between the U.S. and China...

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Klarna Looks To Roll Out In Australia, Other Markets Next Year
December 16, 2019

Following a formidable start for its “buy now, pay later” service in the United States, Klarna intends to roll out in Australia and other markets next year. The Swedish FinTech firm is also bolstering an important tech hub in Berlin as it debuts new products for...

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Facebook Now Tracks In-Store Purchases To Create Targeted Ads
December 16, 2019

Facebook is using purchase data from retailers to gather information about what people buy in physical stores, Business Insider reported on Monday (Dec. 16). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Survey: Half Of US Shoppers Prefer ‘Experience Gifts’ To Material Items
December 15, 2019

Some disavow clutter; others enjoy simplicity. Either way, more Americans are said to be holding a quiet position against materialism. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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May The Star Wars Merch Be With You
December 14, 2019

As you may have heard, there is a new Star Wars movie coming out in a little under a week. If you haven’t heard – well, someone in Disney’s marketing department is about to be fired, since the House Of Mouse (and superheroes, Wookiees and Jedis)...

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Costco Sees Sales Boost Amid Brick-and-Mortar Focus
December 13, 2019

Costco, the big-box membership retail store, has seen its sales continuously rise throughout the holiday season, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...