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How Food Packet Startups Are Going ‘Microwave 2.0’ For Authentic Meals
December 05, 2018

Startups are often founded out of personal need, and those that specialize in hard-to-find authentic cuisines are no exception. The Buttermilk Company was started after its founder, Mitra Raman, missed her mom’s cooking. Raman noted that it was hard to find good Indian food that...

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Facebook Makes Gift Ideas Shareable With Collections
December 05, 2018

To potentially help shoppers discover and exchange gift ideas, Facebook is letting its users share collections on its social media platform. The feature allows consumers to share store links as well as posts that they find in their news feeds, Venture Beat reported. Get the...

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eBay’s Authentication Service Now Includes Jewelry
December 05, 2018

Auction site eBay has announced the expansion of its authentication service to include luxury jewelry. 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,...

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Kroger And Walgreens Expand Pilot To Include Kroger Express, Home Chef Kits
December 05, 2018

The Kroger Co. and Walgreens announced Tuesday (December 4) that the two are expanding a pilot announced in October to introduce Kroger Express and Home Chef retail meal kits. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Why The Merchant Countertop Needs A Tech Update
December 05, 2018

So much is changing in retail and payments these days — the seemingly unstoppable rise of mobile, for instance, or the transformation of cars and trucks into traveling commerce enablers, among many other developments — that it can be easy to overlook what’s going on with...

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Instagram Users In India May Get A ‘Buy’ Button In 2019
December 04, 2018

Instagram users in India might be able to shop inside the app next year, according to a report from Mint. 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...

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Are Millennials Really Killing Canned Tuna, Too?
December 04, 2018

The millennial path of destruction allegedly continues, with those young consumers now taking blame for the decline in the popularity of canned tuna — a product that joins a casualty list that already includes diamonds and restaurants such as Applebee’s. (Pretty soon, one suspects, millennials will...

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Walmart Launches Instore Online
December 04, 2018

Walmart announced Tuesday (December 4) a new in-store app that gives Walmart store associates immediate access to Walmart.com, so they can help customers select, order and pay for items right in the store.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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A Room Key Season Pass For Outdoor Adventurers
December 04, 2018

To hit the slopes at more than one resort, skiers can buy season passes that allow them to try out many different properties. Now, lodging companies are looking to apply a similar concept to overnight stays, with perks such as beverages and equipment rentals included....