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How Hotels And C-Stores Can Tap Into Luggage Storage
August 08, 2018

Travelers often face a dilemma when they are exploring a city: Where can they store their bags when they check out of their accommodations and still want to visit a city’s attractions? Services like Stasher seek to meet this need by connecting travelers with local...

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WePay’s Aberman: It’s Time For POS Dinosaurs To Die Out
August 08, 2018

When it comes to the topic of future proofing, WePay Co-founder Rich Aberman told Karen Webster for this week’s edition of Unscripted Podcast, one should take all claims with an appropriate grain of salt. Depending on how long of a view one takes, the future...

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Paytm Mall Launches Cash-Back Promotion In Online-Offline Sale
August 07, 2018

Paytm Mall, the eCommerce unit of India’s digital payments company Paytm, rolled out a new promotion dubbed the “Freedom Cashback Sale.” 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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Sears Looks To Shoes And Precious Metals To Jump-Start eCommerce
August 07, 2018

For all of Sears’ many issues in recent days, one has to applaud their incredible persistence in the face of difficult odds. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Walmart To Launch Its Answer To Everlane
August 07, 2018

According to reports in Business of Fashion, Walmart is quietly looking to launch a direct-to-consumer clothing line to appeal to Gen Z consumers. In a similar vein to Allswell, Walmart’s direct-to-consumer mattress brand that launched earlier this year, the clothing line will be sold through Walmart’s...

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Staples’ Serenity-Now Approach To Back-To-School
August 07, 2018

About 22 years ago, Staples released what was arguably the best back-to-school commercial in human history. 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...

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US Toy Industry Sales Grow To $7.9B After Toys R Us Closure
August 07, 2018

In the first half of 2018, sales in the U.S. toy industry rose by 7 percent to $7.9 billion. The increase occurred during the liquidation of Toys R Us, market research group NPD said in a press release. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

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Mattress Firm Eyes Bankruptcy, Store Closures
August 07, 2018

As Mattress Firm, Inc. looks to shutter money-losing locations and find its way out of leases, people familiar with the company say that the retailer is mulling a bankruptcy filing. On the news, Tempur Sealy International Inc.’s stock rose 5.2 percent and closed at $52.64,...

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How Micro-Fulfillment Centers Help Fill eCommerce Grocery Orders
August 06, 2018

In the digital age, shoppers are trading the grocery store aisles for online ordering and opting to have their items packed for pickup or delivery. But supermarkets face a dilemma: How to fill all of those eCommerce orders? Companies such as Takeoff Technologies provide an...