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Driving, Grilling And Surfing (For Deals) — Labor Day Weekend’s On
September 01, 2018

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As eCommerce Looms In India, Tough Labor Market A Sticking Point?
August 31, 2018

The recent swirl of headlines around India have focused on eCommerce and the ways in which Amazon, Flipkart and Google might jockey for their share of consumers’ hearts and wallets. There was also news that Berkshire Hathaway has taken a stake in the company that owns...

Coke Looks For Coffee Buzz With Costa Buy
August 31, 2018

A coffeehouse chain acquisition generated a bit of buzz for Coca-Cola on Friday (Aug. 31). The company said it will buy Costa, a coffee chain, for $5.1 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Ridesharing
In San Fran, Scooters Make (Controlled) Return
August 31, 2018

Turns out scooters may be slowing to a crawl. 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,...

eCommerce
You May Kiss The Bride — After You Shop Online
August 31, 2018

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Retail
Black Diamond Resists Walmart Post-Moosejaw Pair-Up
August 31, 2018

Just a few days after Walmart announced its “Premium Outdoor Store curated by Moosejaw,” it found itself on the receiving end of a cease and desist letter asking to be removed from the shop. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

Retail
Amazon Plans To Roll Out Food And Drinks On Mexico Site
August 31, 2018

To attract customers in a still emerging eCommerce market, Amazon plans to start offering drinks and food in Mexico. The items are said to include sweets, snacks and beverages, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

Retail
Urban Outfitters Speeds Up And Branches Out
August 31, 2018

Flash back in time to 2016. Urban Outfitters was beginning to look like a lot of other physical retail brands that were getting into hot water in the digital age. Comparable sales were down, revenue was falling and the murmurs about another once-hip brand falling...

Retail
Chinese Consumers Drive Sales Growth For Luxury Goods
August 31, 2018

As shoppers around the world headed out to purchase those internationally-known, little blue boxes, Tiffany & Co. posted a strong second quarter. The jeweler booked an increase in global sales of 12 percent, arriving at $1.1 billion. At the same time, same-store sales growth beat...