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Why Bitcoin And Ransomware Seem To Go Hand In Hand
August 19, 2016

As the instances and threat of ransomware continues to wreak havoc on both businesses, governments and individuals around the world, it seems as though bitcoin has found itself closely intertwined with the malicious software. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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PYMNTS Daily Data Dive: Target Blames Apple, Best Buy Blames Target
August 19, 2016

Consumer electronics are battling a strong headwind. The scapegoat seems to be Apple, and the impending launch of the iPhone 7 is the only hope for relief. Target blamed its disappointing Q2 earnings on the drop in Apple sales, while Walmart was less inclined to...

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Gap Gets Slapped On Earnings (Again)
August 19, 2016

“Fall into the Gap” was once a popular marketing tagline for Gap Inc. Now it’s a grim description of the way the company’s numbers are going, except maybe replace the word “Gap” with “chasm.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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TJX’s Mostly Good Earnings News
August 19, 2016

While most retailers didn’t have much to celebrate this earnings season, TJX managed to post another strong set of results – though this time the tone was somewhat less buoyant than usual. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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The Importance Of Social Currency In Retail
August 19, 2016

Customers’ tastes, habits, preferences, opinions and attitudes are constantly shifting. A new study looking at the changing habits of consumers explores the role that social currency has in influencing consumers’ shopping habits and preferences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

American Apparel Looking Into Sale
August 19, 2016

American Apparel, the beleaguered U.S. clothing retailer geared toward teens and young adults, has apparently hired an investment bank to explore a sale, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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Record Year So Far For Robots In Manufacturing
August 19, 2016

There were more robots ordered for manufacturing and business purposes in the first half of 2016 than at any point ever before, according to the Association for Advancing Automation (A3). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Are Bookstores Bouncing Back?
August 19, 2016

Book lovers might want to rejoice — or at least, there’s new data that shows book sales on the rise for the first time in years, which could harken a potential return for the struggling bookseller industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Online Retailers, Here’s How To Avoid The Naughty List This Holiday Shopping Season
August 19, 2016

Back-to-school shopping season may be in full swing, but holiday shopping season will soon be on deck after that. And one exec from Merkle, the data-based marketing agency with over 100 prominent retail clients, believes retailers need to start planning their holiday shopping strategies now....