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Harry’s Eyes Market Outside Razors
February 16, 2018

As shaving products company Harry’s plans to announce its $112 million in new financing, the company is looking to grow its brand beyond men’s grooming. The move could provide competition from large conglomerates such as Procter & Gamble, The New York Times reported. “We’ve built...

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How Home Depot’s Hedging Against A Downturn With Digital
February 16, 2018

While much of physical retail struggled in 2017 from rapidly realigning consumer shopping habits, the team at Home Depot had an incredibly solid year, with same-store sales growing each quarter and a stock price that surged 42 percent. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Warby Parker Expands Brick-And-Mortar Presence
February 16, 2018

To help gain exposure and customer insights, Warby Parker is expanding its brick-and-mortar portfolio. The eyeglass retailer is aiming to have approximately 100 stores in the U.S. by the end of 2018, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Shping Incentivizes Consumer Engagement With Brands For Digital Coins
February 16, 2018

To research a product, potential customers may turn to Google. But finding product information can be a bit of a cumbersome process. Consumers may have to scroll through many social media channels or product reviews to make an informed decision, after all. Get the Full...

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Sears’ Sales Slide, But It Predicts A Profit
February 16, 2018

Sears offered another rather depressing earnings report but says recent restructuring of the U.S. tax code will help it post a profit in the not-too-distant future. The store confirmed that same-store sales were down a whopping 15.6 percent during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2017....

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B2B FinTech (Finally) Enjoys A Busy Week Of Funding
February 16, 2018

While there’s been much hype surrounding venture capitalists’ growing attention on B2B FinTech, this year has largely been lackluster for the industry. This week, however, B2B startups enjoyed a solid moment of funding, as familiar names like Tipalti were joined by newcomers like Zervant to...

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Widespread Corporate Hacking Lands Two Russians In Prison
February 16, 2018

Two Russian nationals have been handed prison sentences for their roles in hacking corporates and financial institutions (FIs) in the U.S., Bloomberg reported this week. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Amid Job Gains, Canada’s FinServ Sector Sees Drop In Headcount
February 16, 2018

Canadian companies added 10,700 new jobs in January, according to new data from ADP, but not every industry benefited from the boost. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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NepFin Finds White Space In Middle-Market Lending
February 16, 2018

Amid the talk of filling in the small business (SMB) financing gap banks have left since the financial crisis, the rush of FinTechs, alternative and marketplace lenders coming to market may have left another business segment behind: the middle market, particularly the lower middle market....