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Udelv Autonomous Vehicles Take On Grocery Delivery’s Last Mile
October 04, 2018

It’s not uncommon to hear about self-driving vehicles delivering groceries and other items in California and Arizona, but udelv is bringing its technology to an area that isn’t usually known for self-driving vehicles. The company recently signed a deal to supply multiple brands of supermarkets...

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Walgreens Teams With Birchbox For Beauty Products
October 04, 2018

To attract millennials and increase its focus on beauty products, Walgreens is partnering with subscription service Birchbox. Walgreens will also take a minority stake in the makeup company, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Wayfair Plans To Open Pop-Up Shops
October 04, 2018

In order to create an interactive brand experience, Wayfair is planning on opening two pop-up shops at the beginning of November: One of the stores will be located at the Natick Mall in Massachusetts and the other will be at the Westfield Garden State Plaza...

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Barnes & Noble Mulls A Sale
October 04, 2018

Barnes & Noble is pondering a sale after receiving interest from multiple parties, including its executive chairman, Leonard Riggio. 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...

Mattress Firm May Be Gearing Up For Bankruptcy Filing
October 03, 2018

Mattress Firm, seeking to shore up its operations and get rid of store leases, is reportedly gearing up for a bankruptcy filing. The company, which is based in Texas, has 3,000 brick-and-mortar stores, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Toys R Us Brand Might Make A Comeback
October 03, 2018

In a potential revival of the Toys R Us brand, lenders are looking to reorganize the company’s assets into a new company. The firm would be able to invest in new retail operating businesses and keep license agreements, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Purple And Why Retail Is Going To The Mattresses
October 03, 2018

Mattress shopping has undergone a seismic shift in the last five years that likely would have been hard to predict from the outside. Since Casper introduced the world to the concept of a mattress in a box in 2014, the competition has become multi-faceted and...

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The Nimble, Climate-Based Approach To On-Demand?
October 03, 2018

There’s always an app for that – and, usually, depending where one is in the country, there are several apps for food delivery. How, then, does a food delivery platform stand out from the crowd? For starters, these companies may seek to expand into areas...

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Can On-Demand Ordering In New York City Save Blue Apron?
October 03, 2018

Blue Apron had 2,500 employees and a $2 billion valuation just three years after its founding in 2012. But, more recently, the meal kit provider is taking a new approach to attract customers as it faces a crowded industry and a churn that is endemic...