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Retail
Gary Philbin Elevated To Dollar Tree CEO
September 25, 2017

Dollar Tree Inc has announced a new incoming CEO — Gary Philbin, the chain’s enterprise president. Philbin will replace Bob Sasser, the corporate leader behind the firm’s $9.1 billion acquisition of Family Dollar. Sasser will become the executive chairman of the store’s board, effective immediately....

eCommerce
Price Matching: Retail’s Ruination — Or Revival?
September 25, 2017

Instead of searching a few dozen sites to make sure someone else doesn’t have an item for a lower price, or having to wait a few days in case a big sale is around the corner, consumers can hit “buy” with confidence, relying on the fact that...

Retail
Recology’s CleanScapes And The Future Of Green Retail
September 22, 2017

Retail stores are rarely built by accident, particularly in the real world, if for no other reason than retail is sort of an intentional thing. Opening up a brick-and-mortar shop is usually not something one just happens to do. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Delivery
Walmart Tests In-Home Delivery Service
September 22, 2017

Walmart and smart door lock maker August are collaborating on a new service that will make it easier for Walmart shoppers to receive retail purchases and groceries via an in-home delivery — as opposed to leaving packages on the front porch. Get the Full Story Complete the...

Retail
Fridays Flips On Alcohol Delivery For Apps Users
September 22, 2017

TGI Fridays is going where no restaurant chain has gone before. The fast-casual restaurateur is adding alcohol delivery to its repertoire of skills. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Retail
Can Millennials Save Brick-And-Mortar Retail?
September 22, 2017

Though many retailers have assumed millennials are behind the trend toward highly digitized, online-focused shopping experiences, baby boomers might be the real culprits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Ridesharing
Uber Loses Its London License
September 22, 2017

Some new troubles for Uber heading into the weekend: London has stripped the ridesharing company of its license to operate in the city from the end of September on. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

B2B Payments
UniCredit Interested In Buying Commerzbank AG
September 22, 2017

UniCredit and Commerzbank AG are no strangers, but now reports say the two financial services institutions may take their relationship in a new direction. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

B2B Payments
Corporate M&A Breaks New Record
September 22, 2017

Corporate mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity has broken a new record this year, according to the latest data from Jeff Golman, vice chairman of Mesirow Financial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...