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Naspers Makes £4.9B Bid For Just Eat
October 22, 2019

With a hostile £4.9bn offer for the United Kingdom’s Just Eat, South African tech conglomerate Naspers has aimed to gate-crash a merger of two of the largest food delivery groups in Europe. The board of Just Eat declined the all-cash offer made via the Dutch-listed vehicle...

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McDonald’s Misses Q3 Earnings Estimates Amid Delivery Push
October 22, 2019

As the quick-service restaurant (QSR) company aims to bring in more diners, McDonald’s is reaching for price increases and deals. It used promotions, offerings and menu price increases to bolster sales, while renovated stores are also contributing to more visits as and sales, as The Wall...

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What The San Francisco 49ers’ New Loyalty Rewards Play Means For The Field
October 22, 2019

As consumer preferences change and competition becomes more keen, retailers and commerce operators are under even more pressure to get creative with loyalty programs. The latest example of that comes from the NFL. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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FTC Settles With Sunday Riley Over Fake Sephora Reviews
October 22, 2019

Sunday Riley has settled with the FTC over an accusation that it posted fake customer reviews on the Sephora site. 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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How Consumers Are Upping Their Connected Device Usage
October 22, 2019

Increasingly, the physical and digital worlds are converging. Consumers own and use connected devices more than ever before, while brick-and-mortar retail is transforming the in-store experience by making it more digital. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Does Destination Maternity Chain Bankruptcy Signal Larger Trends?
October 21, 2019

Another one seems ready to bite the dust. 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. By completing this form, you...

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New Nordstrom Location To Deliver Food And Drink To Shoppers
October 21, 2019

Nordstrom NYC, which is scheduled to open on Oct. 24, will offer several different food and beverage locations in the store, as well as the ability for shoppers to order food and have it delivered to them while they shop. The store has seven floors...

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How The UN And A Chocolate Startup Are Using Blockchain Tech To Make Sustainability Sticky
October 21, 2019

There is no shortage of products designed to appeal to conscientious consumers, or marketing terms aiming to draw them in. Green, sustainable, locally sourced, fair trade, clean, socially conscious, cruelty-free – buzzwords that two decades ago were rarely seen on store shelves have become increasingly commonplace,...

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How Retailers Drive Innovation With Subscriptions (And Payments)
October 21, 2019

Brick-and-mortar retailers, as well as online merchants, are offering consumers all sorts of products and services through the subscription business model, from movies to tea. And many consumer-focused companies are finding the subscription model attractive, as it can help them establish long-running customer relationships and...