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Walmart To Offer VR Training For All Employees
September 21, 2018

Walmart has announced it’s expanding it virtual reality (VR) employee training and development program to its more than 1 million associates in the U.S. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

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Walgreens Partners With Alibaba To Offer Beauty Brands On Tmall Global
September 21, 2018

Walgreens Boots Alliance and Alibaba Group Holding have announced the launch of a Boots flagship store on Tmall Global, Alibaba’s B2C platform for international brands and retailers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Telltale Signs: Warehouse Leasing Vs Retail Leasing
September 20, 2018

It’s a good time in America to have a retail space ready to rent out — eCommerce merchants are on the hunt and signing large contracts. According to a new report from CBRE Group, 56 of the largest 100 warehouse leases in the first half...

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How Mobile Apps Are Tapping Into Gas Prices, Payments
September 20, 2018

Consumers use mobile apps throughout their drives – for directions, music or the latest traffic updates – but they can also be an opportunity for gas stations. Almost half – 43 percent of high-income millennials – said they would be more likely to visit a gas station...

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Tesco Launches Jack’s Discount Grocery Concept
September 20, 2018

To take on discount grocers Lidl and ALDI, Tesco is rolling out a chain called Jack’s. The retailer intends to open 10 to 15 locations next year, Financial Times reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

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Nike Sees Rise In Sold-Out Items Amid Colin Kaepernick Ad Campaign
September 20, 2018

After its controversial Colin Kaepernick ads appeared earlier in September, Nike has been on a sales tear. The retailer has been seen a rapid 61 percent rise in the number of sold out items following the release of the campaign, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story...

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How Small Restaurants Are Doorstopping DoorDash
September 20, 2018

DoorDash has been a delivery service on the go, particularly throughout the summer and in the fall of 2018. Its war chest has recently swollen with a recent $250 million funding round co-led by Coatue Management and DST Global. That followed a $535 million round led by SoftBank, Sequoia...

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Flipkart Launches Cashless Credit, Eyes Non-Banking License
September 20, 2018

Flipkart has launched a cashless credit program to give shoppers an instant credit line of up to Rs 60,000 ($833.97 USD). According to DealStreetAsia, depending on credit history and past shopping patterns, customers can receive the instant credit line, then have the option to pay...

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Amazon Go Aims For 3K Locations By 2021
September 20, 2018

A new report says that Amazon might open 3,000 Amazon Go locations by 2021. 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, PYMNTS...