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Tapping Into The Power Of Pop-Ups To Help Those In Need For The Holidays
December 13, 2019

There are all kinds of pop-up shops that have, well, popped up over the last several years. Pop-up bars, pop-up candy shops, pop-up hairdressers, pop-up sleeping pods, pop-up museums – since 2015, one can basically take any retail-connected noun, pair it with the word “pop-up”...

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Delivery Hero Agrees To Purchase Woowa Brothers For $4B
December 13, 2019

Heating up a worldwide battle to meet consumer demand for delivered meals, European food delivery firm Delivery Hero SE has agreed to purchase Woowa Brothers for $4 billion. eCommerce food delivery companies around the globe are teaming up as more people decide to have their...

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Retail Pulse: H-E-B Rolls Out New App; Jimmy John’s Launches Loyalty Program
December 13, 2019

Grocery retailers are making it easier for consumers to shop with their mobile devices through digital innovations. Texas-based grocery chain H-E-B, in one case, is rolling out a new app that the company says is one of many technologies that it will use “to enhance...

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Commerce Uses Visuals To Improve Customer Experiences
December 13, 2019

Don’t look now, but retailers and commerce are getting more visual with reality. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today....

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US Retail Sales Increased 0.2 Pct In November
December 13, 2019

As Americans reduced their discretionary spending, retail sales in the United States rose by a level that was lower than expected in November. The Commerce Department said retail sales increased 0.2 percent last month, and data from October was revised to indicate that retail sales...

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Toy Discounts On The Decline For Holiday Shoppers
December 13, 2019

Although retailers kicked off an earlier shopping timetable, toy discounts have plummeted this holiday season, Bloomberg reported on Thursday (Dec. 12). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Bonobos Founder Andy Dunn Exiting Walmart In Early 2020
December 13, 2019

After two years at the world’s largest retailer, Bonobos founder Andy Dunn is leaving Walmart in early 2020, Reuters reported on Thursday (Dec. 12).  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Physical Retail Looks For New Life This Holiday Season
December 12, 2019

The obituary for brick-and-mortar retail has been written many times. But recent developments show there is still life — and perhaps even new life — in physical commerce. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Redesigning The Apparel Supply Chain With Production Innovation
December 12, 2019

Generally speaking, fashion companies do not own the manufacturing process that produces the items sell, which can be a big limiter of innovation. Fashion brands can dictate the look of the items – their shape, color and overall aesthetic design. But the actual materials used...