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Startup Plans To Take On Ticketmaster With Facial Recognition
May 07, 2018

A new startup is looking to use facial recognition to disrupt the ticketing business and take on Ticketmaster. 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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Sinemia Looks To Take On MoviePass
May 04, 2018

With MoviePass’ booming movie ticket subscription success, it’s unsurprising a competitor is looking to steal away some of their cinema-enthused customers. 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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Flipkart Still Hasn’t Finalized Walmart Deal
May 04, 2018

Walmart is far along in discussions with Flipkart for a controlling stake in the Indian eCommerce marketplace, but Flipkart’s board hasn’t yet firmed up the deal. However, a source close to the matter said a resolution could happen in a matter of days, Reuters reported. Get the...

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Play Ball: Secondhand Sports Gear Has Its Own Marketplace Now
May 04, 2018

Buying secondhand sports gear isn’t as easy as it sounds. Neither is selling the kids’ old hockey skates or baseball bats. It may seem like perfect material for eBay, Craigslist, letgo or Facebook Marketplace, but according to SidelineSwap Co-Founder and CEO Brendan Candon, that can be...

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Blue Apron Looks To The Grocery Aisle After First Quarter Earnings
May 04, 2018

Meal kit delivery service Blue Apron is trying to build momentum beyond the first quarter as it eyes new sales channels to attract more customers. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...

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Retailers Can Create Headset-Free Virtual Reality Experiences
May 04, 2018

Brick-and-mortar stores can’t always offer the in-store experience to consumers at home, particularly if they have products that are meant to be picked up and admired from multiple angles. Vancouver’s Six Hundred Four, which sells limited-edition sneakers designed by artists, for example, has an in-store...

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Cash&Carry Rebrands Itself Into Smart Foodservice
May 04, 2018

Cash&Carry Smart Foodservice announced it is rebranding to the name Smart Foodservice Warehouse Stores. The company said the change reflects more than 60 years of evolution in the industry. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

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Propel CEO Sees App As Aid to Low-Income Consumers, Beyond The Grocer’s Aisles
May 04, 2018

An app designed to make life easier for food stamp recipients is expanding the commerce-related services it offers to low-income Americans, but a new challenge related to data could hamper the ability of Propel, the company that operates the app, to gather the data upon...

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Sears Offers Online ‘LEASE IT’ Financing Program
May 04, 2018

Sears Holdings has announced that it has expanded its leasing program so that customers can easily finance a variety of products, both in-store and online. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...