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Can Gap Inc. Really Manage A Comeback?
February 29, 2016

Even following an earnings report that almost no one would term as a win for his company, one really has to hand it to Gap Inc. CEO Arthur Peck. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Payments And Commerce On The Campaign Trail
February 27, 2016

It is safe to say that the PYMNTS team members are not exactly political junkies or rapid partisans. A highly unscientific poll of our coworkers found that the average collection of people waiting for a bus in downtown Boston has a more cohesive political ideology...

Alibaba Reportedly After $4B Bank Loan
February 26, 2016

Alibaba is reportedly after a $4 billion loan from banks as it seeks backing for its expansion plans, according to unnamed sources who spoke to The Wall Street Journal. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

As Sales Slow, Kohl’s Thinks Smaller
February 26, 2016

Disappointing sales for Kohl’s have got the retailer looking into smaller-format ideas. 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...

Shopgate Eyes New Expansion, New City And New CEO
February 26, 2016

Shopgate has made a name for itself by focusing on how it can best serve its customers through better mobile app development and engagement. However, it’s taking at least a little time on itself for now. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Retail’s Hottest Spring Trend? Store Closures
February 26, 2016

What is arguably among the hottest “trends” in retail right now is far from a positive one for the brick-and-mortar area of the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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How Netflix Stops On-Demand Channel Surfing
February 26, 2016

Channel surfing used to be a fundamental part of the television-watching experience. Even with the advent of digital TV guides, consumers are still locked into scanning hundreds of channels to find something to watch, giving each show just a second or two to catch their attention...

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How Social Media Made Retail Marketing More Inclusive
February 26, 2016

Generally speaking, it is hard to think of social media as something that is making the world a more inclusive place – given its occasional status as a toxic swamp of intolerance and cruelty. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Why Slow Retail Is Trashing Trucking
February 26, 2016

The ripple effects of a sluggish retail holiday season — exacerbated by unusually warm weather that made inventory hard to move — have started to show up in other industries. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...