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Bon-Ton Stores Will Close By August
April 20, 2018

After years of struggle with decreasing sales and mall traffic, Bon-Ton Stores is going out of business. All of the chain’s brick-and-mortar stores are scheduled to close by the end of August, Chain Store Age reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Startup Accelerator Debuts From Farfetch
April 20, 2018

A startup accelerator is not so far-fetched for Farfetch. 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 Today. By completing this form,...

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UPS Rolls Out My Choice Deals Program
April 19, 2018

In an effort to generate revenue directly through the products it delivers to consumers, the United Parcel Service (UPS) is launching a loyalty discount program. UPS My Choice Deals offers discounts on products ranging from tires to luxury clothes, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete...

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Retailers Get Creative With Shopping ‘Holidays’
April 19, 2018

Holidays that call for shopping aren’t just limited to the traditional suspects – Valentine’s Day, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, and the winter holidays. Retailers have gotten awfully creative with inventing their own “holidays” (or, really, just another excuse to shop). Get the Full Story Complete...

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Toys R Us Turns Down Bid For US Stores
April 19, 2018

Lawyers and advisers for Toys R Us have reportedly turned down a last-minute bid for the retailer’s U.S. stores from toy-company founder Isaac Larian because his offer didn’t meet the threshold set by the court, according to a person familiar with the matter. But Larian, founder...

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Big Names Embark On Spring Hiring Sprees
April 19, 2018

Standing one’s ground in an Amazon-dominated retail market doesn’t happen by accident. 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 Today. By...

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Why Macy’s Is Where Martha Stewart Wants To Be
April 19, 2018

A lot has been written in recent years about everything that has gone wrong at Macy’s. The storied department store is a bit more than a brand at this point. At 159 years old, it officially counts as a retail institution — one that hasn’t...

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Unattended Retail Can Boost Visits To Stores
April 19, 2018

Consumers want their orders faster than ever before. Quick-service restaurants (QSRs) are working to make the ordering process faster too. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

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Snap Adding ‘Shop Now’ Button To AR Lenses
April 18, 2018

Snap, the maker of the Snapchat disappearing messaging app, is reportedly adding a “Shop Now” button to its app, enabling users to shop without leaving the platform. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...