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Lululemon Opens Pop-Up Library With Penguin Random House In NYC
December 27, 2018

Lululemon announced that it has partnered with Penguin Random House for a pop-up library in New York City. 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...

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The Eight Retail Stories That Shaped 2018
December 27, 2018

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thredUp’s Remade And Resetting Its Consignment Brand
December 26, 2018

Christmas is over and the rush of holiday gift giving has ended. But retail will not be any less busy for it, as there is still the rush to return gifts that didn’t quite make the cut. Online consignment hub thredUP has a special name...

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The Year Of The Self-Driving Delivery Pilot
December 26, 2018

Autonomous vehicles hit the road this year in the name of retail, with pilots of delivery services for groceries and takeout coming to U.S. cities. To bring these innovations to fruition, technology companies and retailers decided to join forces. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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2018 Recap: The Year That Retailers Evolved With Their Mobile Apps
December 26, 2018

It has been a busy year in the world of mobile commerce, particularly with retail apps. Merchants from grocers to quick-service restaurants (QSRs) and gas stations rolled out new ways for consumers to transact from mobile ordering to scan-and-go checkout in 2018. Get the Full...

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Retailers Scoop Up Former Toys R Us Locations
December 26, 2018

Months after Toys R US liquidation its holdings in the United States, merchants have taken up space left behind by the toy retailer. The buildings are said to have modest rents and longer leases in comparison to modern-day standards, The Wall Street Journal reported. Green...

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Retail Sales Jump By 5.1 Percent Over The Holidays
December 26, 2018

Amid the holiday season, total retail sales in the United States jumped by 5.1 percent from Nov. 1 to Dec. 24 compared to the prior year. The sales figures, which were provided by Mastercard SpendingPulse, did not include automobiles and are said to show the...

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Walmart Tests Smaller Store Format In China
December 26, 2018

With eCommerce and online delivery representing an opportunity in China, Walmart is testing a small store focused at the lower-tier cities as well as a new sales model that will include an expanded relationship with Dada-JD Daojia, the Chinese logistics company. Get the Full Story...

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First Data: Who Buys What On Christmas Eve
December 24, 2018

When it comes to hot and last-minute Christmas gifts, one can hardly go wrong with some spark plugs. An ignition coil sounds pretty festive. Who among us doesn’t want distributor cap in one of those stocking hung with care? And Santa Claus would be a...