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Target Rolls Out New Brand Of Consumer Products
October 07, 2018

Target is getting into the toiletry market, gearing up to roll out a brand of consumer products dubbed Smartly. 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...

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Revolve Rides The Power Of Influencers All The Way To An IPO
October 05, 2018

For many shoppers, Revolve is not quite a household name as of yet. The brand largely focuses on (and sells to) younger shoppers — particularly millennials and Gen Z. But among that rather critical shopper demographic, Revolve has found a powerful sweet spot, especially for...

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Mattress Firm Plans To Shrink Footprint With Chapter 11 Filing
October 05, 2018

In an effort to shrink its store footprint and shore up its balance sheets, Mattress Firm and its subsidiaries have filed for a voluntary Chapter 11 restructuring case. The company is seeking to implement a reorganization plan that includes a process for closing “economically inefficient...

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Retail Pulse: Brandless And Wayfair Plan Pop-Ups, Kroger Teams With Walgreens For Pickup
October 05, 2018

Digitally native retailers are testing out temporary brick-and-mortar locations to drive consumer engagement — and allow their customers to experience some of their selections in real life. Two eCommerce retailers in particular — Wayfair and Brandless — are planning to reach consumers with pop-up shops...

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Quip Takes Its Toothbrushes To Target
October 05, 2018

Subscription services are finding a new home in brick-and-mortar stores. To that end, dental care startup Quip plans to sell its electric toothbrush starter sets at Target in hopes that shoppers will become future subscribers. Many consumers don’t practice good dental care habits, which CEO Simon...

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Costco Narrowly Beats Revenue Estimates For Q4
October 05, 2018

Facing slowing growth in its online business in a competitive marketplace, Costco narrowly surpassed analyst’s expectations on Thursday (Oct. 4). Net sales reached $44.41 billion, while analysts had expected revenues of $44.27 billion, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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The Retail Complexities Of Wooing Bridge Millennials
October 05, 2018

The last few years have been tough on J.Crew. Sales have slipped consistently, and only showed slight signs of improvement last quarter, mostly driven by J.Crew’s sub-brand, Madewell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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The Complexities Of Wooing Bridge Millennials
October 05, 2018

The last few years have been tough on J.Crew. Sales have slipped consistently and only showed slight signs of improvement last quarter, mostly driven by J.Crew’s sub-brand Madwell. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...

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NEW DATA: Grocery’s Amazon Effect And What’s Ahead In Its Virtual Aisles
October 05, 2018

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