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Green Growth Brands Launching 70 Shops At Brookfield Shopping Centers
June 11, 2019

Green Growth Brands (GGB) announced it has entered a deal to open more than 70 new locations at Brookfield Properties‘ shopping centers throughout the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Saks Owner Hudson’s Bay Shareholders Make Bid To Take Firm Private
June 10, 2019

Amid brick-and-mortar retail struggles and stock price volatility, a go-private offer has emerged for Hudson’s Bay Co., which owns Saks Fifth Avenue and Lord & Taylor. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Walmart’s Jetblack Sees Two-Thirds Of Shoppers Engage Weekly
June 10, 2019

Following the rollout of Walmart’s Jetblack personal shopping service last year, two-thirds of customers reportedly engage with the service weekly. They are also said to spend an average of $1,500 monthly on purchases through Jetblack, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Saving The World By Serving Up Bugs
June 10, 2019

On average, each human being consumes 75 pounds of meat per year. But, like most averages, that number can be somewhat deceiving. Americans and Australians, the world’s biggest meat consumers, eat closer to 220 pounds of meat per year, or about 50 chickens or an...

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Why Robotization Is Critical To Amazon’s One-Day Shipping Vision
June 10, 2019

Cathryn Kachura is a a “flow control specialist” at Amazon’s Denver, Colorado sortation center, an extra-large warehouse that is informally known as the “robot highway.” Flow control specialists are the traffic agents on the highway, and their job is to keep real-time track of the...

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How The Sharing Economy Is Changing Online Sales
June 10, 2019

The sharing economy has transformed the way consumers get transported from point A to B, how they rent vacation homes, how they get food delivered and, increasingly, how they shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Walmart Swaps Out Stepstools To Save At Least $30M
June 10, 2019

With small moves that have a big impact, Walmart can save significant money given its large size. The retailer, in one case, could save a minimum of $30 million during the year by swapping out the stepping stools in its distribution centers with a version...

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Luxury Fashion Brands Outspend Smaller Rivals On Social Media
June 07, 2019

Luxury fashion brands like Christian Dior, Louis Vuitton and Gucci are upping their social media game, especially on Instagram, and pouring real money into efforts to court young shoppers, according to a report by Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Gucci’s Parent Firm Kering Is Getting Serious About Controlling eCommerce
June 07, 2019

Gucci designer brand owner Kering is getting serious about tightening its control of its eCommerce sales, and about making sure more of its sales are coming in through its own branded sites, instead of through third-party retailers. Kering, according to reports, is seeking to gain...