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Veestro’s Vegan Dinners And Keeping The Thanksgiving Peace
November 16, 2018

Thanksgiving preparations are stressful for the cook under any circumstances, but things get exponentially more so when the dinner guests have specific or unique food requirements. And while allergies, intolerances and specialty diets present challenges, veganism can present a special challenge, since it requires that...

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Retail Pulse: Nike Opens Digital-Powered Flagship; Walmart Taps VR Tech For Training
November 16, 2018

Big brands are opening big stores in big cities, but Nike is taking a decidedly digital approach with its New York City flagship: that is, the customer payment and shopping experience in the new space is powered by mobile technology. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Nordstrom Shares Fall Following Earnings Due To One-Time Charge
November 16, 2018

Amid a charge to earnings related to incorrectly calculated interest rates on its credit cards, Nordstrom’s stock tumbled by close to 10 percent in after-hours trading on Thursday (Nov. 15). The company reported earnings per share of 67 cents, which reflected a non-recurring estimated credit-related charge...

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JCPenney Q3 Results Cause Shares To Fall
November 16, 2018

JCPenney’s shares plummeted 12 percent as a result of disappointing Q3 financial results. 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, PYMNTS Today....

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David’s Bridal Plans Bankruptcy Filing
November 16, 2018

Faced with shifting consumer preferences and a hefty debt load, David’s Bridal is said to be planning a bankruptcy filing that is reportedly part of an agreement with lenders. The company has said that it would not affect appointments and orders, CNBC reported. Get the Full...

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Nordstrom Overcharges Credit Card Customers, Hurts 3Q Results
November 16, 2018

Nordstrom’s stock was under pressure Thursday (November 15) after the department store operator posted third-quarter results that missed its projections and disclosed it overcharged some of its credit card customers. According to a report in CNBC, for its third quarter, Nordstrom wrote down $72 million in...

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Walmart Forecasting A Big Finish For 2018
November 15, 2018

Walmart is apparently expecting the holiday season to be merry and bright in 2018, with raised expectations for the full year following a third quarter with stronger-than-expected earnings. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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Great Jones On Serving Up Cookware For Millennials
November 15, 2018

A week out from Thanksgiving, and home chefs nationwide are inspecting their gear, wondering if the tools are adequate for the task. Some will look at battered pots, mismatched utensils, a non-functioning food processor and what might have been the first crockpot ever sold – and...

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How Ridesharing Is Driving Rental Car Industry Innovation
November 15, 2018

In the 1960s, Avis turned to its marketing agency in hopes of tackling a challenge: the car rental company wanted to keep pace with Hertz, which was the top brand for car rentals. The agency, Doyle Dane Bernbach, came up with the tagline “We Try...