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Retail
The Adventure Is Really Over, Court Approves Aéropostale Sale
September 14, 2016

In a turn of events made shocking by how routine it is, a judge has approved the last-minute deal that will keep Aéropostale open for business — albeit in a more limited way. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Millennials Give Banana Republic A Big Thumbs-Down
September 14, 2016

Gap Inc.’s general comeback troubles are well-known, and it looks like it has an especially high mountain to climb when it comes to attracting the young and fashionable to its high-line brand Banana Republic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

eCommerce
Rural eCommerce Is Exploding — And That’s Both Good And Bad News For Retailers
September 14, 2016

“It is getting out of hand,” a mailman recently told The Wall Street Journal of the explosion in rural commerce spurred on by the rise of Amazon and others that have made millions of goods previously out of reach for these consumers suddenly available with a...

Everyone Loves eGifting (For Themselves And Others)
September 14, 2016

In a recently released piece of data that will likely surprise no one who has been watching the trends in shopping, digital eGift usage is growing, particularly when it comes to cards. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

Retail
Another One Bites The Dust: Golfsmith Files For Bankruptcy
September 14, 2016

As the week is coming to a close, it looks like 2016 will get to notch another retail bankruptcy into its belt. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

Retail
Is The Era Of Bluetooth Headphones Beginning?
September 14, 2016

Are “old-fashioned” wired headphones about to go the way of the dodo? 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...

Retail
Retail’s Ups And Downs: Amazon Pop-Ups, John Lennon And The iPhone 7
September 14, 2016

Bankrupt and beleaguered international shipping giant Hanjin Shipping Co. finally got some good news this week. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Alternative Payments Inks Deal With Lime Light CRM
September 14, 2016

Alternative Payments, a provider of local payment methods and credit card alternatives, announced on Tuesday (Sept. 12) it has inked a partnership with Lime Light CRM, a provider of campaign management solutions. With this new partnership, Alternative Payments’ payment services are now fully integrated into...

Android Pay
UK Banks Embrace Android Pay
September 14, 2016

In a continuing acceptance and adoption of Android Pay, four banks based in the United Kingdom have signed onto the payments platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...