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How Merchants Are Driving Conversions With Five Features
December 04, 2018

In eCommerce, convenience is the name of the game — and merchants are making it easier for consumers to make the decision to check out. Free shipping, product ratings and reviews, and live sites help can all give consumers the confidence they need to hit...

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Sears’ Home Services Division May Receive Offer From Centerbridge, Ace
December 04, 2018

As the deadline for the initial offers for Sears’ home services business and other assets nears, unnamed sources claim that Centerbridge Partners LP and Ace Hardware Corp may bid on the division. Bidders have until Wednesday (December 5) to make their initial offers, Reuters reported. Get...

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IKEA Unveils Manhattan ‘Planning Studio’ Concept
December 04, 2018

To allow shoppers to discover and purchase products for home delivery, IKEA is planning on opening a new store in Manhattan that has a focus on urban living. The location is dubbed the IKEA Planning Studio and is scheduled to open in the spring of...

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Select Safeway Stores Offer First AI-Powered Medical Clinics
December 04, 2018

Two Safeway stores in the Phoenix area are now offering artificial intelligence-powered medical clinics through a partnership with Akos Med Clinic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Groupon Partners With AMC To Boost Movie Access
December 04, 2018

Groupon has announced a distribution partnership with AMC Theatres to give its users greater access to films through the movie distributor’s thousands of theaters across the United States. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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First Data: Bricks Held Their Own Against The Clicks On Black Friday
December 04, 2018

Tough to beat was 2017's Black Friday shopping season, but beaten it was as U.S. consumers remained strong. A new report from First Data shows 20 percent growth rates in several categories, while sporting goods lagged. Glenn Fodor, SVP of First Data Insights, delves into the...

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Verizon And Samsung Target 2019 For U.S. Release Of 5G Smartphones
December 03, 2018

Verizon and Samsung announced on Monday (Dec. 3) that they would launch U.S. 5G phones in the first half of 2019, according to Reuters. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Rent-A-Christmas Delivers Holiday Decorations On Demand
December 03, 2018

For some people, decorating for Christmas is an important part of the season’s fun: unpacking the decorations, laying them out perfectly and perhaps snapping a few shots for social media. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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China’s Tourism Lull Tarnishes Tiffany’s Stock
November 30, 2018

The stock may have rebounded a bit, but the news may linger – and may portend some speed bumps ahead for Tiffany & Co. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...