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Patent Applications Offer A Peek Into Walmart’s Possible Techy Future
June 01, 2018

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The Sweet Side Of A Froyo Franchise
June 01, 2018

After a winter that seemed on track to last forever, summer has arrived, and with a vengeance in some parts of the United States. That means people nationwide are looking for ways to stay cool — including parents who will spend the GDP of a small nation...

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Claire’s To Shutter Another 130 Stores
June 01, 2018

As Claire’s Stores seeks to attract investors and potential buyers, the retailer has gained approval to close 37 of its brick-and-mortar stores, which are primarily located in malls, Retail Dive reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Retail Pulse: More Closures And In-House Brand Sales For Sears
June 01, 2018

Things are not looking good for Sears as 63 more stores hit the chopping block — although, if one is looking for a silver lining, that number was initially supposed to be 72. However, the retailer has identified 100 unprofitable Sears and Kmart stores, meaning...

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Pinterest Unveils Promoted Video Tool
June 01, 2018

Advancing its advertising efforts, Pinterest said that it plans to offer a promoted video tool, which allows marketers to gain more real estate than the platform’s typical grid-style layout, TechCrunch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Walmart Launches Order By Text
May 31, 2018

The one-upmanship competition that seems to be perennially on between Amazon and Walmart has just gotten its latest entry. 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...

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PayPal Invests In Pine Labs, The Indian POS Device Maker
May 31, 2018

PayPal, the digital payments company, has participated in a round of fundraising with Pine Labs of India, in which it raised $125 million. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Serena Williams’ Latest Fashion Foray Blends Balmain With Juicy Couture
May 31, 2018

For most people, playing in the French Open — and mounting a major comeback after having their first child — in a sport they have spent almost a decade and a half dominating would count as enough to do in a single week. But the...

Sears Plans To Close 72 More Stores
May 31, 2018

As Sears Holdings grapples with falling sales, the retailer is expecting to close an additional 72 stores. Those planned closures are in addition to the hundreds of brick-and-mortar locations the retailer has already shuttered, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the...