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Apple Pay Teams Up With Panera On Free Coffee Deal 
January 14, 2021

Apple is betting the lure of free coffee will help boost use of Apple Pay. 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,...

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Petco’s IPO, New Name Highlights Surging Pet Commerce Category
January 14, 2021

With “renewed clarity” and “reignited vision,” shares of Petco began trading on Thursday (Jan. 14) after the owner of 1,500 pet stores completed its third IPO in 27 years, while ending a 15-year stint as a privately held business. Petco’s latest share sale raised $864...

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Why Target Crushed Holiday Sales While Nordstrom And Urban Outfitters Flopped 
January 14, 2021

The 2020 holiday shopping season is shaping up to be a tale of two kinds of retailers. While Target crushed eCommerce and even reported decent in-store sales volume, others like Nordstrom and Urban Outfitters had weak in-store traffic that even fairly good online volume couldn’t...

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Nike Sues More Than 1,000 Websites And Other Parties Over Alleged Counterfeiting 
January 14, 2021

Nike is suing 589 websites, the owners of 676 social media accounts and more than 100 unidentified companies and individuals for allegedly selling counterfeit versions of its Nike and Converse shoes online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Ethan Allen Expects 44.9 Pct Retail Written Orders Growth
January 14, 2021

Ethan Allen Interiors Inc. anticipates reporting retail segment written orders growth of 44.9 percent over the prior year for its Q2, which concluded Dec. 31, 2020, according to a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Christopher & Banks Seeks Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
January 14, 2021

Women’s clothing retailer Christopher & Banks Corporation has voluntarily filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of New Jersey, according to a Thursday (Jan. 14) statement from the company. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock...

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New Toshiba Commerce System Offers Retailers ‘Amazon Go At Scale’
January 14, 2021

For many retailers, the digital shift was hobbled by legacy IT systems and integration complexities. Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions CEO Rance Poehler told Karen Webster that its new commerce platform, Elera, enables microservices that delivers “Amazon Go at scale” for large format grocery stores and...

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Mastercard’s Saxena: Walgreens Deal Addresses Dual Priorities Of Payments And Healthcare
January 14, 2021

The relationship announced Wednesday (Jan. 13) between Walgreens, Mastercard and Synchrony is more than a standard co-brand deal. The three companies will now team up to provide a mix of data, payment vehicles and loyalty program enhancements. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Girl Scouts Get Their Digital-First Merit Badge
January 13, 2021

Arguably the best culinary time of the year is approaching as the Girl Scouts are once again peddling their delicious wares to the general public. Over the next few weeks the seasons of Thin Mints, Tagalongs, Lemonades and Peanut Butter Patties will once again be...