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Starbucks Accused By Analysts Of Cannibalizing Its Own Sales
February 05, 2018

Starbucks’ projection for same-store sales to be at the low end of guidance for this year is leading Wall Street analysts to conclude that it’s because of its store expansion strategy and prices that are too high. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Target CEO Touts Personal Shopper Delivery Service
February 05, 2018

After acquiring Shipt in December, Target’s Chairman and CEO is promising customers will reap the rewards of the service this year. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...

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All Savvy Omnireadi Merchants Offer Free Shipping And Purchase Histories
February 02, 2018

In Neiman Marcus stores, sales associates carefully take note of customer behavior. 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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Nordstrom Shutters Oregon Store As It Pushes To Go Private
February 02, 2018

Nordstrom is making the rare move to shut down a full-line department store in Salem, Oregon, a decision that will likely cost about 130 workers their jobs. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

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Executive Departs Boxed Amid Sales Talks
February 02, 2018

As warehouse club-like eCommerce startup Boxed talks with potential buyers, the executive behind its fastest-growing business segment has left the firm. Behzad Soltani, who led the company’s B2B unit, is taking another C-level position elsewhere, Recode reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to...

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Snap Launches Snap Store
February 02, 2018

Consumers can now shop for Snap goodies in the company’s first merchandise store, located in the Snapchat app. 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...

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Plenti Rewards Card Downfall of Loyalty Program
February 01, 2018

The Plenti coalition loyalty rewards program has hit a bit of a rough patch, with several partners leaving the service and retailers opting out of accepting members’ earned points, Retail Dive reported Wednesday (Jan. 31). AT&T dropped out last fall, and Alamo, Direct Energy, Enterprise,...

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CPG Accelerator Sees Growth In Delivery Services And Beverages
February 01, 2018

Consumer packaged goods (CPGs) entrepreneurs face many decisions as they grow their businesses. Distribution, packaging and funding can create challenges for those seeking to get their products from the farmers market to shelves of big box brick-and-mortar stores. It can be particularly difficult to overcome...

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IKEA Tests Furniture Rentals
February 01, 2018

To reach more consumers and foster more eco-friendly operations, IKEA is testing out renting its furniture offerings in Japan, Curbed reported Wednesday (Jan. 31). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...