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Why The Transportation Sharing Economy Isn’t Just For Cars
April 02, 2018

Drivers can borrow cars for a few hours at a time — or a day — through services like Zipcar. But car shares don’t solve all transportation challenges: Cars are limited to busy roads, after all. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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One-For-One: Good For Business, Good For The World
April 02, 2018

Building a business on giving stuff away for free? Yes, it can be done — and done profitably, with benefits to the business itself as well as to the greater good. The one-for-one business model has become a proven way for charitably minded entrepreneurs to...

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Walmart Rolls Out Small-Sized Supermarket In China
April 02, 2018

With the popularity of “small retail” growing in China, Walmart has opened a small-format supermarket in the city of Shenzhen. The location carries items that consumers can also buy on the retailer’s store on JD Daojia, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Regional Mall Vacancies Hit Six-Year High In First Quarter
April 02, 2018

Vacancies in regional shopping malls around the country hit a six-year high during the first three months of 2018, which should stress an already struggling retail sector. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Macy’s Continues Testing Of Lockers
March 30, 2018

While lockers are often associated with Amazon and Whole Foods, Macy’s has been using lockers for a buy-online-pickup-in-store program. The retailer is continuing to test the lockers through an installation at a New Jersey store per a tweet from a Fortune writer, industry news source Chain Store...

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How Hershey’s Reached Consumers In Grocery Stores With Mobile Ads
March 30, 2018

Jerky isn’t just a generic product available on the shelf of the local gas station or convenience store for hungry travelers. It has evolved into a lean, protein-filled snack for active, health-conscious consumers and athletes. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

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Retailers Look To Bid On Toys R Us Stores
March 29, 2018

With several Toys R Us stores on the auction block, several national retailers have shown an interest in the embattled toy retailer’s brick-and-mortar locations. Just under 60 “qualified bids” are under consideration, CNBC reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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America Can Now Literally Run On Dunkin’
March 29, 2018

When Dunkin’ Donuts came up with the slogan “America runs on Dunkin,’” the company was pretty clearly being metaphorical. 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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Carvana Brings Car Vending Machine To Tampa
March 29, 2018

Marking its second car vending machine in Florida, Carvana has rolled out a new one in Tampa. The machine is eight stories tall and holds up to 32 vehicles, the company said in an announcement. The machine is the eighth of its kind in the...