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JD.com To Add Parcel Delivery Service
October 19, 2018

To take advantage of its warehouse and driver network, JD.com plans to add a parcel delivery service to its lineup. The offering would let individuals and businesses in three Chinese cities – Guangzhou, Shanghai and Beijing – send packages around China, Reuters reported. Get the...

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Thread On Building Better Bespoke Services For Menswear
October 19, 2018

Men, conventional wisdom indicates, enjoy shopping for clothing somewhat less than women, and on the whole they care less about what they wear. Men are not shoppers – or so the stereotypes tell us. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Alsea Will Operate Some Starbucks Locations In Europe
October 19, 2018

While Starbucks aims to streamline its operations in places that are seeing challenges with sales, the coffee chain plans to give a longtime partner the rights to operate cafes in four European markets. Mexico’s Alsea SAB will receive the rights for Belgium, Luxembourg, France and...

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Rent The Runway Sets Up Drop Boxes Across U.S.
October 19, 2018

Rent the Runway announced that it is setting up drop boxes at 15 WeWork locations across the U.S. 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...

TRENDING: The Redbox-Inspired Approach To Keeping Cashierless Shopping Juiced
October 19, 2018

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Instacart Delivery Coming To Half Of Sam’s Club Locations
October 18, 2018

It’s been a good week for Instacart. Now $600 million better capitalized, the grocery delivery service as of today (Oct. 18) announced that it is radically expanding its partnership with Walmart-owned Sam’s Club just in time for the holidays. Get the Full Story Complete the...

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Amid Amazon Effect, CVS and Walgreens Look Beyond Retail Shelves  
October 18, 2018

The Amazon Effect has spurred pharmacies to reach beyond the drugstore aisles, virtual and physical. 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,...

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How Olivela Wants To Save The World Selling Luxury Items
October 18, 2018

There are many, many good things to be said for buying designer fashion items or high-end beauty products. After all, there is a reason #selfcare is a perennial favorite on Instagram. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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How Clothing Stores Are Driving Retail Innovation
October 18, 2018

To learn more about their customers and increase foot traffic, retailers are testing out new business ideas. Clothing stores, in particular, are trying out new ways to showcase and sell items. In some cases, retailers are dedicating small spaces to brands inside their brick-and-mortar stores....