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Is Brick-And-Mortar Walmart’s Secret Weapon?
August 17, 2018

Former Walmart CEO Bill Simon thinks that Walmart’s big brick-and-mortar network of stores gives it an underrated edge against Amazon in a multichannel world where consumers want smooth online-to-offline commerce experiences. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...

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Best Buy Plans To Buy GreatCall For $800M
August 17, 2018

To continue to tap into the connected-home market, Best Buy plans to purchase GreatCall, Inc. for $800 million. The retailer expects that the deal will close by the end of the third quarter, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and...

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Kohl’s Expands Amazon Returns To 21 Additional Stores
August 17, 2018

Kohl’s has expanded its partnership with Amazon, launching Amazon return stations throughout its Milwaukee stores. 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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JCPenney Shares Plunge After Forecast Worsens
August 17, 2018

After reporting a weaker forecast and higher losses, JCPenney saw its shares fall more than 27 percent. 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...

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Retail Pulse: Google Mulls Chicago Flagship; Sam’s Club Repurposed For eCommerce
August 17, 2018

It’s not uncommon for online brands to open brick-and-mortar stores, and it seems that Google may be the latest digitally native brand to take the plunge into offline retail. The company is reportedly looking to bring a two-story flagship store to the Windy City, according...

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Amazon Faces New Competition In India
August 17, 2018

While Amazon and Walmart are competing for eCommerce dominance in India, they might be overlooking a key rival in the country: Mukesh Ambani, the country’s richest man. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Chinese Smart Speaker Shipments Reach 16.8M
August 17, 2018

Smart speaker sales continue to grow at a record pace, and new data shows that China is now the leader in that market, accounting for 52 percent of the total growth worldwide. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Kroger Embraces Self-Driving Delivery Tech
August 16, 2018

According to reports, Kroger, in partnership with self-driving car startup Nuro, is ready to take the next step in grocery delivery, by putting an autonomous vehicle on the road to get the job done in Scottsdale, Arizona. The move comes a few months after the two...

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US Retail Sales Rose Higher In July
August 16, 2018

U.S. retail sales rose higher than expected last month — a sign that the economy remained strong early in the third quarter. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...