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Stitch Fix Earnings: A Mixed Bag Amid App Efforts
December 11, 2018

Amid expansion in its selection and growth of data sets from its Style Shuffle game, Stitch Fix reported first-quarter fiscal year 2019 earnings that beat analysts’ estimates, but fell short on Wall Street’s forecasts for active client count growth. The apparel subscription box service reported...

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Post-Toys R Us, Retailers Vie For Experiential Toy Shoppers
December 11, 2018

Retailers are doubling down on toys amid a gap in the market left by the bankruptcy of Toys R Us. U.K. toy retailer Hamleys, for instance, is eyeing a potential New York City location for a flagship store. A source close to the matter told...

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JOANN Taps Into Mobile Location-Based Advertising
December 11, 2018

In an effort to tap into incremental revenue and store visits, fabric and craft retailer JOANN Stores is teaming up with mobile location platform Teemo. The retailer is using the latter company’s location-based advertising system, Teemo said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete...

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JD.com, Intel Create Joint Digitized Retail Lab
December 11, 2018

To look into smart retail solutions with the Internet of Things (IoT), JD.com and Intel have teamed up to start the Digitized Retail Joint Lab. The effort is geared toward creating next-generation vending machines, advertising as well as media solutions and technology for the stores...

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Apple Ordered To Stop Selling Older iPhones
December 10, 2018

Apple was ordered by a Chinese court to stop selling older models of the iPhone after China found that the iPhone maker infringed on Qualcomm patents. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

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In France, Protests’ Ripple Effect Hits Holiday Season
December 10, 2018

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Amazon Eyes London For Future Amazon Go Store
December 10, 2018

Amazon is reportedly looking to the United Kingdom for a future Amazon Go location. The eCommerce retailer is said to be on the hunt for a space in the Oxford Circus district of London for its cashierless C-store concept, Business Insider reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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How Five QSRs Are Tapping Into A Mobile Order-Ahead Future
December 10, 2018

For their mobile order-ahead offerings, some quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are choosing to team up with technology providers and other retailers, with the goal of serving consumers hungry for convenient digital options. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Travel Curators Get Local And Personal
December 10, 2018

In an effort to make travel planning easier for those looking to see the world, startups such as Noken are creating mobile personalized itineraries out of hotel, activity and ground transportation bookings. The aim is to produce a single guide to help travelers navigate a...