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Target Brings Local Crate Meal Kits To More Stores
May 17, 2018

Following a test of Local Crate in select stores, Target is bringing the company’s meal kits to over 200 stores in California and Minnesota. The retailer had also tested meal kits from Hello Fresh, Tyson Tastemakers, Chef’s Menu and Chef’d in select stores, the Star Tribune...

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Bank Won’t Lend To Malls In The U.K.
May 17, 2018

Amid a difficult year for retail in Britain, a large lender now says it won’t lend to shopping centers in the country. Deutsche Pfandbriefbank CEO Andreas Arndt said on Monday (May 14) that malls are a “no-go area” for lending, Bloomberg reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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DSW’s Amazon-Proof Makeover Move
May 17, 2018

In an era that has seen physical retail locations — particularly large box stores — suffer from consumers becoming increasingly enamored with the online experience, it was still a bit of a surprise to see shoe retailer DSW log something of a bumpy 2017. Sales were...

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Subscriptions As The Ticket To Filling Empty Airplane Seats
May 17, 2018

Airlines often face a common dilemma when it comes to some of their routes: How do they fill empty seats and ensure their flights are fully booked? Rama Poola came to a possible solution after flying around the world and noticing that flights aren’t always sold...

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Target Lowers Fees For Next-Day Delivery Amid Expansion
May 16, 2018

In an update to its next-day delivery offering, Target is lowering the price of its Target Restock program from $4.99 to $2.99 per order and making the service free for Target REDcard purchases. The changes comes as the service has been expanding to reach more...

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Choosy Turns To Social Media For Fast Fashion Inspiration
May 16, 2018

Perusing through social media platforms like Instagram, Jessie Zeng came to a realization: Followers wanted to know where they could buy the clothing worn by their favorite celebrities or influencers, but their requests often went unanswered. As a result, she saw an opportunity for a business,...

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Priority Pass And The Challenge Of Making Exclusivity Accessible
May 16, 2018

Like many innovations, travel firm Priority Pass grew from a problem its founder had for himself. 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 AR Could Drive Confidence And Conversions With The Perfect Fit
May 16, 2018

What do cheerleading and augmented reality (AR) have to do with each other? At first blush, it might appear not much. Like so many industries today, however, cheerleading is finding ways to go high-tech. In particular, the manufacturing and sale of cheerleading uniforms represents a...

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IKEA Rolls Out Rewards Credit Card
May 16, 2018

Following moves by Amazon and Uber, IKEA is rolling out its own branded credit card. The new Visa card will offer 5 percent in rewards for IKEA purchases, including in-home assembly services and kitchen installation, MarketWatch reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...