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Retail
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586Putting A Price On Puppy Love
Here at PYMNTS, we see it all, often in the form of press releases – most of which claim to be the next big thing...
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703The Return Of The Celebrity-Backed Brand
Celebrity brand endorsement is nothing new. The first recorded case of it dates back to the 1760s when Josiah Wedgwood and Sons,...
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637Build-A-Bear Succeeds So Hard They Fail
Generally for a retail store, attracting a crowd is good news. Unless, of course, that crowd is too big to serve, in...
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670Retail Braces For Back-To-School Year
Though it is only mid-July, the back-to-school preparations in retail are already underway – and the National Retail Federation (NRF) has released...
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626Retail Pulse: Fabletics Plans Expansion, Dunkin’ Gets New CEO
Fabletics is seeking aggressive growth, with the activewear retailer planning to open 75 new brick-and-mortar stores in the U.S. and other countries. Such...
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637Pizza Hut Turns To Beer And Sports To Draw In Younger Customers
To attract younger diners, Pizza Hut has a new strategy: The quick-service restaurant (QSR) chain has partnered with the NCAA to seek...
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665How Headout Is Making The Spontaneous Schedulable
Vacations are supposed to be fun and relaxing – the dozens of “think pieces” generated in early summer each year about the...
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685Chick-fil-A Now Has Butler Bells
To help bolster the guest experience, Chick-fil-A is testing out an electronic butler bell dubbed the Kallpod. With the device, customers can...
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776Walmart Plans More Convenience Stores
Walmart has opened another convenience store, this time launching a Walmart Fuel Station in Plano, Texas. “It is another way Walmart is...
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1.5KWalmart May Be Looking To Sell Off Its Japanese Business
As Walmart is refocusing its efforts in the U.S. and around the world, it seems the Japanese market is dropping from a...
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1.0KCasper Gives NYC A Napping Experience
Ever been so tired at work that you actually thought to yourself, “I would pay to take a nap right now?” Well,...
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814Papa John’s Chairman Steps Down
John Schnatter, Papa John’s founder and former CEO, officially resigned his position as chairman of the board on Wednesday. The news came...
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815Towne And How Elyse Walker Creatively Curates To Keep Consumers Engaged
The secret to sales, according to fashion retailer Elyse Walker, isn’t just closing one deal at a time – it’s about building...
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600More Than 70 Percent Of Consumers Have Used Self-Checkout In Grocers
Kroger has been expanding its omnichannel offerings as it seeks to remain competitive in a crowded market. With its Scan, Bag, Go, for...
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946Target Expands Drive Up Service In The Midwest
Target has brought its Drive Up service to 200 additional stores in the Midwest and select states with its latest expansion of...
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806Dunkin’ Brands Appoints New CEO
Taking over from a chief executive who spent almost 10 years at the helm of Dunkin’ Brands, David Hoffmann now has the...
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1.5KOprah Enters The Restaurant World
Oprah Winfrey is becoming a restaurateur. As of today, the international media titan has announced an investment in True Food Kitchen, a...
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3.7KBridging The Gap Between Resellers And Attractions
Travel involves more than visits to monumental skyscrapers or historical sites: Around the world, there are small businesses running attractions and tours....
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2.3KPostmates Expands Across 100+ US Cities, Boosts Chipotle Partnership
In what it is calling a “massive U.S. market expansion,” on-delivery firm Postmates has launched in 100 cities across the United States,...
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991Fabletics Plans Expansion With 75 New Stores
With its five years as a fashion brand, Fabletics is seeking to grow and expand its brick-and-mortar footprint. The retailer intends to...
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1.3KKroger To Roll Out ‘Dip’ Fashion Line
To create a new fashion line under its own label, the Dip apparel brand, Kroger is linking up with designer Joe Mimran....
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1.1KCreator’s Robo-Burger: The Natural Evolution Of Fast Food?
When most people talk about the future of automation in fast food and QSR, they are mostly thinking about the front of...
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2.8KIHOP Is Back On Pancakes
Order has returned to the universe, balance has returned to the force and the world makes sense again. The International House of...
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1.7KCan TAGWALK Redefine Fashion Search?
Entrepreneurs are, as a rule, pretty excited about their ideas. They almost have to be, since the journey from idea to instantiation...
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1.2KThe Car Dealership As An Omnichannel Seller
Car dealers and auto groups want to put their vehicles on the information superhighway – and for good reason: According to a...
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1.2KNordstrom Local Expands In Los Angeles
Following a positive reception from customers, Nordstrom Local announced two more Los Angeles locations for its hyperlocal retail concept. One store will...
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3.7KMacy’s Online Customers Warned Of Data Breach
After Macy’s cyber tools detected suspicious logins on June 11, the retailer is warning customers about a data breach. The retailer said...
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2.9KThe Warranty As An eCommerce Plug-In
Retailers face a challenge when it comes to offering warranties for their customers: A warranty program can take months to set up...
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2.3KHow Madewell Is Growing Up, And Reshaping Its Parent Firm
When J.Crew notched 1 percent same-store sales growth last month, it was a cause for celebration – particularly for a brand that...
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1.5KNike Live To Provide Unique Shopping Experience For Loyalty Members
Nike is launching Nike Live, a new shopping concept for local members of the company’s NikePlus loyalty program. The first location, Nike...
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2.5KThe Lebron Effect On Payments
PYMNTS may not have the greatest sports experts in the world, but even we understood the big deal concerning the addition of Lebron James to the...
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1.7KAlibaba Tests Out ‘FashionAI’ Concept Store
By opening a temporary store with apparel from Guess, Alibaba is testing out its inaugural “FashionAI” concept at Hong Kong Polytechnic University....
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1.5KWhy Mobile Is The Merchant’s Secret Weapon At The Beach
Summer is here, which means Americans will be decamping to the beach en masse this summer — hoping to escape the heat,...
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1.2KLidl Struggles With US Expansion
Despite generating a lot of buzz when it announced plans to expand across the U.S., Lidl has struggled to gain a foothold...
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1.6KHobby Lobby May Take Up Shop In Former Toys R Us Stores
Following the closure of Toys R Us stores in June, retailers in the hobby and off-price segments may fill some of the...
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3.8KUS Tariffs Could Hit Retailers Hard
Though tariffs may not be good for American retailers and consumers, according to an expert, some retail segments may be more susceptible...
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1.8KFive At Five: Amazon’s Christmas Plan — And Its New Challenge From eBay
Welcome to Five at Five, your late look as the day’s payments and commerce news. Coverage includes Amazon’s new holiday and grocery...
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2.0KReliance Industries To Take On Walmart And Amazon In India
The race to be the dominating force in India eCommerce has another massive player entering the field: Billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries...
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1.6KBarnes And Noble Fires Its CEO
A violation of company policies has cost Barnes & Noble CEO Demos Parneros his job. The retail chain did not detail the...
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1.8KASOS Wants To Do Good By Being Good
Inclusiveness is an ongoing issue for the fashion industry. Fashion models tend to be extremely tall and extremely thing, and the average...
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1.9KFinding The Worth In The Personal Touch
The digital age desperately wants to help consumers answer an important, age-old question: What should I wear today? The “hows” of solving...
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1.4KConsumers Accuse Walmart And Bloomingdale’s Of Extorting Alleged Shoplifters
Even shoplifters have rights, and when push comes to shove, shoplifters will push to have their rights recognized in court. Some of...
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1.8KThe Future Of In-Store Pick-Up With Lockers
As retailers expand their omnichannel efforts with in-store pickup, they are faced with a challenge: What is the best way to help...
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1.9KChanges At Whole Foods Post Amazon Buy Rankles Workers, Suppliers
One year in, the changes at Whole Foods Market, post the acquisition by Amazon, are rankling some of the grocery giant’s employees...
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1.6KWalmart Names Ex-Amex Exec As Chief Customer Officer
As competition makes it challenging for retailers to retain customers, Walmart has created a new position of chief customer officer, which will...
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1.5KMall Vacancy Rate Hits Highest Level Since 2012
The vacancy rate at malls around the country hit 8.6 percent in the second quarter, marking the highest level since back in...
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1.1KReeling In Shoppers With A Digital Take On Layaway
What to do for the shopper with champagne tastes — and a beer budget? For consumers with an appetite for designer, but...
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1.3KWalmart, Target Eye Automation To Improve Customer Service
To boost customer service, look to the robots? The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported that retail giants, such as Walmart and Target, want to...
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1.3KPurple Carrot: Focus On Waste Is No Waste Of Time (Or Money)
Meal kits are a crowded vertical, so the brands behind these convenient dinner solutions must find ways to stand out. It’s not...
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1.5KWeWork Rolls Out Retail Form
WeWork — the ever-expanding, office-sharing mega-firm — is officially kicking off its launch into retail. According to Chain Store Age, the concept comes...
