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Sears, Kmart Same-Store Sales Rise In Q3
December 14, 2018

With sales at closing stores that reportedly brought in shoppers, Sears Holdings’ same-store sales rose at its Sears and Kmart branded stores. The retailer shuttered 73 of its U.S. Sears locations as well as 28 of its Kmart locations over the quarter, which closed at...

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The Children’s Place Has Complex Path Toward Omnicommerce
December 13, 2018

In retail it seems a truism that there is no such thing as too many sales. The ultimate goal of any merchant is to sell its goods and services — and as many of them as possible. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Food Delivery Services Expand Ordering Options With Shared Kitchens
December 13, 2018

Food delivery services are rolling out new brick-and-mortar concepts that serve dual purposes. Deliveroo, in one example, has created a space called the Deliveroo Food Market that serves both the customer walking in for a meal and the one looking to order online. The concept...

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Gift Concierges Unwrap Custom Shopping Experiences
December 13, 2018

The holidays can be a headache when it comes to gift giving, and retailers are looking to make it easier for parents or relatives to find the perfect gift for a son, daughter, niece or nephew. Services such as Little LAMMA aim to be a...

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Farfetch To Buy Sneaker Marketplace Stadium Goods
December 13, 2018

In a deal in that would let Farfetch grow its premium sneaker and streetwear offerings, the eCommerce retailer said on Wednesday (Dec. 12) that it is acquiring Stadium Goods for the enterprise value of $250 million. The arrangement, which could close in the first quarter of...

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Office Depot Unveils Smart Home Installation Services
December 13, 2018

To help customers create a smart home or office, Office Depot is now an installation partner for Nest and Google smart home devices. Shoppers can now buy cameras and thermostats, among other items, and have them installed by tech experts with the offering, the retailer...

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Kroger Debuts Rx Membership Program
December 13, 2018

Kroger has launched the Rx Savings Club, which aims to significantly reduce the cost of prescription drugs for customers across the country. The program adds to the retailer’s Wellness Your Way platform, and was developed in partnership with GoodRx. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Coty And Building Beauty eCommerce For A Voice-Activated World
December 12, 2018

Coty is not quite a household name — though the cosmetic, skincare, fragrance and hair color products it makes and distributes through the 77 beauty brands it owns are well known all over the world. All in, the business brings in about $9 billion in...

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Unattended Retail, Mobile Kiosk-Style
December 12, 2018

With the opening of Amazon Go in Seattle in January, Amazon arguably popularized the cashierless store concept. Since then, the eCommerce retailer has brought the store to other locations in the city and Chicago as well as one location on the way in Lower Manhattan....