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Shake Shack Decides Against Going Cashless
May 04, 2018

Months after Shake Shack opened a location in New York City that didn’t accept cash, the burger chain has decided not to continue with a plan to have fully cashless restaurants. The change comes following customer feedback, Business Insider reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Amazon Says UK SMBs Feeling The Benefits Of Tech
May 04, 2018

Amazon U.K. released its latest survey of small business (SMB) sentiment in the country, finding an increase in confidence the company attributes to greater technology adoption. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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EU May Create Algorithms To Find Anti-Competitive Pricing
May 04, 2018

To find companies that may be using software to fix prices, EU regulators may create their own algorithms. European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager said that it’s now easy for price collusion to occur, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Sinemia Looks To Take On MoviePass
May 04, 2018

With MoviePass’ booming movie ticket subscription success, it’s unsurprising a competitor is looking to steal away some of their cinema-enthused customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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Flipkart Still Hasn’t Finalized Walmart Deal
May 04, 2018

Walmart is far along in discussions with Flipkart for a controlling stake in the Indian eCommerce marketplace, but Flipkart’s board hasn’t yet firmed up the deal. However, a source close to the matter said a resolution could happen in a matter of days, Reuters reported. Get the...

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Play Ball: Secondhand Sports Gear Has Its Own Marketplace Now
May 04, 2018

Buying secondhand sports gear isn’t as easy as it sounds. Neither is selling the kids’ old hockey skates or baseball bats. It may seem like perfect material for eBay, Craigslist, letgo or Facebook Marketplace, but according to SidelineSwap Co-Founder and CEO Brendan Candon, that can be...

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Blue Apron Looks To The Grocery Aisle After First Quarter Earnings
May 04, 2018

Meal kit delivery service Blue Apron is trying to build momentum beyond the first quarter as it eyes new sales channels to attract more customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retailers Can Create Headset-Free Virtual Reality Experiences
May 04, 2018

Brick-and-mortar stores can’t always offer the in-store experience to consumers at home, particularly if they have products that are meant to be picked up and admired from multiple angles. Vancouver’s Six Hundred Four, which sells limited-edition sneakers designed by artists, for example, has an in-store...

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Cash&Carry Rebrands Itself Into Smart Foodservice
May 04, 2018

Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice announced it is rebranding to the name Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores. The company said the change reflects more than 60 years of evolution in the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...