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Retail
Unilever Shaping Up To Be The Leading Contender To Purchase Honest Company
September 16, 2016

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Regulation
USDA Pushes To Include Food Stamps In Online Commerce
September 16, 2016

The USDA is attempting to recruit retail volunteers to join up for a two-year, nationwide pilot program that would allow low-income consumers to use SNAP benefits (historically known as “food stamps”) to purchase groceries online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail
Chapter 11 Watch: Aéropostale Deal OKed, Golfsmith Files And Imports Still Strong
September 16, 2016

Aéropostale is officially going to emerge from bankruptcy in one piece, albeit in a slimmed-down form, rather than heading to liquidation as one of its biggest creditors had sought. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Retail
Target Thinking Big By Going Small
September 16, 2016

When consumers think Target, they might want to start thinking small from now on — or, at least, smaller. 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...

Retail
Retail Sales Down For August, As Bumpy Economic Ride Continues
September 16, 2016

Retail sales were down 0.3 percent for the month of August, the first month of decline since March, as the turbulent economic headwinds that have blown for much of the year show signs of persisting into the fall. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Retail
Bloomingdale’s Embraces Scavenger Hunts
September 16, 2016

OK, so apparently, Bloomingdale’s has taken some cues from the Pokémon GO craze. 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...

Partnerships / Acquisitions
Chicago, Mastercard And GCBA Launch Tech Pilot Program
September 16, 2016

The Windy City is looking to improve its digital infrastructure with the help of the Global Cities Business Alliance (GCBA) and Mastercard. The three-way partnership plans on identifying ways that the technology sector can help the public sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Merchant Innovation
US eCommerce On A Tear In Q3
September 16, 2016

Data released from the U.S. Department of Commerce on Thursday (Sept. 15) revealed that the eCommerce market took a small dip in sales during the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Digital Banking
Mobile Devices Are Used By More Than Half Of Consumers To Check Their Bank Account
September 16, 2016

Greater than half of Americans have used a mobile device to check and/or manage their bank account at least once per month. What’s more, more than one-third check their bank account via mobile devices more than three times per month. Get the Full Story Complete...